Word of the Day for School Assembly 5 October 2024 with Meaning

Updated On: October 04, 2024 03:30 PM

The word of the day for school assembly 5 October 2024 is “Fierce”. Check out the detailed meaning of the word, synonyms and antonyms with examples and also the books which refer to this word.

Word of the Day for School Assembly 5 October 2024 with Meaning

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

Parameter	Answer
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,
Fierce in a Sentence	He was set upon by three fierce dogs Fierce winds prevented the boat from leaving port The ship was caught in a fierce storm The fierce desert sun beat down upon us

Parameter

Answer

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,

Fierce

in a Sentence

He was set upon by three fierce dogs
Fierce winds prevented the boat from leaving port
The ship was caught in a fierce storm
The fierce desert sun beat down upon us

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

Keep visiting CollegeDekho for the latest Education News on entrance exams, board exams and admissions. You can also write to us at our email ID news@collegedekho.com.