Today’s word of the day is ‘Throes.‘ Let us understand more about this word.
Throes [THrōz]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
1. Pain
2. Violent pangs
3. Intense pain
4. Agony
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi- Ghatka
2. Spanish – Agonía
3. French – Les affres
4. Mandarin – Hóulóng
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. On his return he found the country in the throes of the great election after the Reform Bill.
2. He convulsed in his death throes.
3. For eleven months the country was kept in the throes of partisan turmoil—and for what?
4. And suddenly you were in the throes of both creation and destruction.
5. He writhed in the throes of disappointment, jealousy, the disgust of self.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
comfort, health, order etc.
Quotation:
Generally speaking, the anxiety will pass, which is easy for me to say when I’m not in the middle of an anxiety attack. When you’re in the throes of one, it’s hard to feel anything other than utter misery and terror.
Scott Stossel
Social Example:
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— Carolyn Smith (@WisdomNZ) December 28, 2020
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