Disqualify for Dummies
verb
pronunciation: dɪs'kwɑlə,faɪWhat does Disqualify really mean?
Teacher: Hey there! So today we're going to talk about the word "disqualify." Have you ever heard this word before?
Student: Uh, I think so. Isn't it like when someone isn't allowed to do something?
Teacher: Exactly! You're right on the money there. When we say someone is "disqualified," it means that they are not allowed to participate in something. It's like when you're playing a game and someone breaks the rules, so they aren't allowed to keep playing. That's them being disqualified. It's kind of like being told that you can't join in on the fun because you didn't follow the rules.
Student: Oh, I get it! So it's like when you're out of the game because you did something wrong.
Teacher: That's it! You've got it. Another way we can think of it is like being told "no" because of something you did. For example, if you wanted to enter a competition, but then you did something against the competition rules, the judges might disqualify you. It's basically a way of saying "I'm sorry, but you can't take part in this because of what you did."
Student: So it's like being told "you can't do this anymore" because of a rule you broke?
Teacher: Yes, exactly! You've summed it up perfectly. It's all about being told "no" because of not sticking to the rules. So, did that help clarify the meaning of "disqualify" for you?
Student: Yeah, I think I understand it a lot better now. Thanks, teacher!
Teacher: You're welcome! If you have any more questions about this word or any other words, don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help you learn and understand. Great job today!
Revised and Fact checked by Olivia White on 2023-11-15 06:37:56
Disqualify In a sentece
Learn how to use Disqualify inside a sentece
- If you cheat on a test, the teacher may disqualify your score.
- If a runner starts before the race officially begins, they will be disqualified.
- A basketball player could be disqualified for throwing a punch during a game.
- If a contestant breaks the rules of a game show, they may be disqualified from winning a prize.
- A judge may disqualify a witness if they are found to be lying in court.
Disqualify Synonyms
Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.
Disqualify Antonyms
Words that have the opposite context of the original word.
Disqualify Hypernyms
Words that are more generic than the original word.
Disqualify Hyponyms
Words that are more specific than the original word.