Rages
/reɪdʒɪz/
verbnounB2third person singular present (verb), plural (noun)
Definition
As a verb, "rages" means to show or feel very strong anger or to continue with great force or violence. As a noun (plural), "rages" means moments or periods of intense, often uncontrolled anger or violent behavior.
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See It in Action
Verb: To show or feel very strong anger or violent force
- •The storm rages outside all night.
- •He rages against the unfair rules.
- •The fire rages through the forest.
Noun (plural): Moments or periods of very strong anger or violent behavior
- •His rages scared everyone around him.
- •She had several rages during the argument.
- •The child's rages were hard to control.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "rages" like "anger," but much stronger and more active—like anger that bursts out loudly or wildly.
- ✓Picture a storm with strong wind and thunder, moving fast and powerfully—this is like a "rage" inside a person or situation.
- ✓It's the feeling when someone shouts loudly or acts without control because they are very upset.
- ✓Sounds like "rage" + "s" → imagine a wild lion roaring loudly many times (the "s" means more than one angry moment or action).
- ✓Think of scenes in movies where a character loses control and shouts or throws things—that is a rage.
- ✓NOT like "anger" (which can be quiet or calm), "rage" is loud, strong, and often sudden.
- ✓NOT like "calm" or "peace"—rage is the opposite, full of strong emotion and energy.
- ✓As a verb, "rages" can describe fires, storms, or wars continuing strongly, not just feelings.
Try Other Words
- •Fury: very strong, violent anger (Use when the anger is extreme and sometimes uncontrollable)
- •Temper: a person's mood of anger (Use when talking about someone's usual angry feeling or short angry moments)
- •Wrath: strong, often formal or old-fashioned anger (Use in serious or literary contexts)
- •Storm: violent weather or metaphor for strong emotion (Use when describing violent natural events or emotional outbursts)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: root "rage" + "s" (third person singular verb ending or plural noun ending)
- •Etymology: From Old French "rage" meaning fury or madness, from Latin "rabies" meaning madness or rage
- •Historical development: Used since Middle Ages to describe violent anger or madness; later extended to describe violent natural events (storms, fires)
- •Modern usage: Used both for strong emotions in people and for powerful natural or social events continuing with force
Reflect & Connect
•How do you think people can control their rages when they feel very angry?
•Can natural events like storms be described as "raging"? How does this help us understand the word better?
Fill in the blanks
1.When the fire rages, it can ___ many trees and animals in the forest.
2.His rages often happen ___ he feels frustrated or ignored.
3.Unlike calm anger, rages usually show with loud ___ or actions.
4.The storm rages ___ the night, making it hard to sleep.
5.She tried to calm him down, but his rages were too ___ to stop quickly.
6.People say "in a fit of rage" to describe when someone suddenly ___ angry.
7.The child's rages were difficult to ___, so the parents looked for help.