riot
A riot is a noisy and violent disturbance of the peace by a large crowd of people. It usually involves damage to property and occurs when people are angry or protesting.
أمثلة
3 من 5The riot started in the city center after the game ended.
The riot started in the city center after the game ended.
The city council discussed the causes of the urban riot.
The city council discussed the causes of the urban riot.
The comedy show was a total riot; I couldn't stop laughing.
The comedy show was a total riot; I couldn't stop laughing.
المرادفات
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the letters: R-I-O-T. 'Running In Out-of-control Tension.'
اختبار سريع
The police were called to the scene to stop the ______ in the street.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: riot
أمثلة
The riot started in the city center after the game ended.
everydayThe riot started in the city center after the game ended.
The city council discussed the causes of the urban riot.
formalThe city council discussed the causes of the urban riot.
The comedy show was a total riot; I couldn't stop laughing.
informalThe comedy show was a total riot; I couldn't stop laughing.
Sociologists analyze the economic factors that lead to a riot.
academicSociologists analyze the economic factors that lead to a riot.
The local shops were closed during the riot to prevent damage.
businessThe local shops were closed during the riot to prevent damage.
المرادفات
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
run riot
to behave in an uncontrolled or wild way
read the riot act
to give someone a strong warning to stop behaving badly
a riot of color
a very bright and varied display of colors
يُخلط عادةً مع
A protest is a public expression of objection that is often peaceful, whereas a riot is specifically violent and destructive.
A fight is usually between two people or small groups, while a riot involves a large, unorganized crowd.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word 'riot' can describe a violent event, but in informal English, it is often used to describe someone or something that is very funny (e.g., 'He is a riot!').
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often use 'riot' when they mean a peaceful 'march' or 'protest.' Use 'riot' only if there is violence or chaos involved.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the letters: R-I-O-T. 'Running In Out-of-control Tension.'
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old French word 'riote', meaning a dispute, quarrel, or noisy revelry.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many Western countries, the term is frequently used in news reports regarding civil unrest or sports-related violence.
اختبار سريع
The police were called to the scene to stop the ______ in the street.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: riot
كلمات ذات صلة
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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