Basic Details
Word: Twinge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sudden, sharp pain or discomfort often felt briefly.
Synonyms: Twinge of pain, pang, spasm
Antonyms: Comfort, ease
Idioms and Phrases
- A twinge of guilt: A brief feeling of guilt or remorse. Example: "After telling a lie, he felt a twinge of guilt as he looked at his friend's face."
- Twinge of pain: A sudden sharp pain that lasts a short time. Example: "She felt a twinge of pain in her ankle after she tripped on the stairs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After running for a long time, he felt a twinge in his knee that reminded him to take a break.
Example 2: With every twist of her body during yoga, she felt a slight twinge of discomfort.
Example 3: Hearing his old friend's name brought a twinge of nostalgia as he remembered their fun times together.
Fun Fact
The word "twinge" comes from the Middle English word "twingen," which means to pull or pinch, and it has been used in English since the 15th century to describe sharp pains.
Famous Quote
"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside." Lance Armstrong
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "twinge" mean?
a) A type of music
b) A sudden, sharp pain
c) A delicious food
d) A kind of fabric
Answer: b) A sudden, sharp pain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "twinge"?
a) Joy
b) Twinge of pain
c) Relief
d) Happiness
Answer: b) Twinge of pain
3. What is the opposite of "twinge"?
a) Discomfort
b) Ease
c) Pain
d) Soreness
Answer: b) Ease
4. Which sentence uses "twinge" correctly?
a) The twinge of laughter echoed in the room.
b) He felt a sudden twinge in his back while lifting the box.
c) She loved the twinge she received at the concert.
d) The twinge cooked deliciously in the oven.
Answer: b) He felt a sudden twinge in his back while lifting the box.
5. Which idiom refers to a brief feeling of guilt?
a) A twinge of guilt
b) A pain in the neck
c) A stitch in time
d) No pain, no gain
Answer: a) A twinge of guilt
