Word of the Day for School Assembly 5 October 2024 with Meaning: Reading and learning new words daily can make the students more understanding and knowledgeable in the English language. It improves the way they speak and the usage of words in different contexts. The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “Fierce”. It means something strong, powerful, or intense. The word is often used to describe a person or thing that shows great energy and determination. For example, a fierce competitor in a sports competition who plays with all his efforts and doesn’t stop until the game is over.
Word of the Day for School Assembly 5 October 2024: Fierce
Here is the detailed meaning and grammatical implication of the word Fierce
Fierce Meaning (Adjective)
Meaning: Displaying a violent aggressiveness
Other Meanings: Showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity
Etymology
It comes from the Latin word ‘ferus’ which means ‘ untamed’. The ferus become ‘fiers’ which means ‘brave, proud’ from the Old French. Finally, it became ‘fierce’ in Middle English.
Fierce Synonyms and Antonyms with Examples
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Fierce Synonym | Ferocious, savage, vicious, wild, feral, untamed, undomesticated, aggressiveness, dangerous, cruel, brutal, terrible, intense, strong, harsh, fervent, competitive, kneen, powerful, relentless, severe |
Fierce Antonym | Gentle, tame, mild, benign, peaceful, peaceable, tender, unaggressive, pleasant, congenial, nonviolent, reverent, sympathetic, harmless, little, modest, slight, faint, |
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Facts about the Letter ‘F’
The letter “F” originated from the Phoenician letter “waw”, which represented a sound similar to ‘v’ or ‘w’.
Books That Mention the Word - Fierce
- Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
- Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything
- Millie Fierce