Basic Details
Word: Uproar
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A situation where there is a lot of noise and excitement, often because people are angry or upset.
Synonyms: Commotion, uproar, disturbance, racket
Antonyms: Calm, peace, silence
Idioms and Phrases
- Make an uproar: To create a loud or angry noise about something. Example: "The crowd began to make an uproar when the concert was delayed."
- In an uproar: When many people are upset or angry about something. Example: "The community was in an uproar over the proposed changes to the park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When the teacher announced the surprise test, there was an uproar in the classroom as students protested loudly.
Example 2: The uproar in the audience was deafening when the magician revealed his final trick.
Example 3: After the controversial decision was made, social media was filled with comments about the uproar it caused.
Fun Fact
The word "uproar" comes from the Old English word "p-hrow," which means "to rise" combined with "roar," indicating a loud noise or disturbance rising from a group.
Famous Quote
"In the end, the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "uproar" mean?
a) A quiet place
b) A situation with lots of noise and excitement
c) A kind of musical instrument
d) A peaceful gathering
Answer: b) A situation with lots of noise and excitement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "uproar"?
a) Silence
b) Commotion
c) Harmony
d) Tranquility
Answer: b) Commotion
3. Which is an antonym of "uproar"?
a) Enthusiasm
b) Calm
c) Racket
d) Disturbance
Answer: b) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "uproar" correctly?
a) The uproar diminished when everyone listened to the teacher.
b) The uproar was a quiet event.
c) The uproar happened at a library.
d) The uproar was celebrated with silence.
Answer: a) The uproar diminished when everyone listened to the teacher.
5. What does it mean to be "in an uproar"?
a) To be very calm
b) To be angry or upset
c) To sing happily
d) To play quietly
Answer: b) To be angry or upset
