Question

Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
This is very important so make sure you give it to him right away.
a. Red rose
b. Red hot
c. Run over
d. Run down

Answer 1

Hint: If we are asked to find out the meaning of another word, we have to find out the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the given word. For example, if we are asked to write the synonym of ‘fast’, we have to write the word ‘quick’.

Complete answer: We have to find the synonym for ‘very important’. Something very important means it is a matter of great urgency. The given sentence is referring to something as very important which has to be given to someone. From the given options, the synonym for this phrase is option b, red hot. Thus, option b is the correct answer. Red hot means something which requires attention at the moment. This meaning comes from the fact that when something becomes red hot when put in fire, it needs to be removed from fire immediately.
Option a is red rose which is wrong. A red rose is just a rose which is red. It is not a synonym. He gave her a red rose on Valentine’s Day.
Option c is run over. This means to cause an accident on the road when you run over someone with your car. The cat was run over by a speeding car near our house.
Something is said to be run down when it is reduced in numbers. The form in which this phrase is used is: run something down. It is also used when we have to describe that the quality of something has come down. For example, a run down house is a house which has plaster peeling off, shabby walls, etc. Thus, option d is incorrect.

Note: The words such as run down, run over, etc. are used together. These can be learnt from the internet since the words together mean very specific things and they have to be used together in a particular way.