Basic Details
Word: February
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The second month of the year, usually having 28 days and 29 days in leap years.
Synonyms: None
Antonyms: None
Idioms and Phrases
- February makes a cold person warm: A saying that highlights how love or affection can warm up the coldness of winter. Example: "Despite the chill in the air, February makes a cold person warm when friends gather to celebrate Valentine's Day."
- In like a lion, out like a lamb: Referring to how February often starts with harsh winter weather but ends milder. Example: "The weather in February is always unpredictable; it goes in like a lion but often comes out like a lamb."
Usage Examples
Example 1: February has the shortest number of days compared to all the other months in the year.
Example 2: Valentine's Day, celebrated on the 14th of February, is a day to express love and affection to others.
Example 3: Many people look forward to the arrival of spring after the cold, dark days of February.
Fun Fact
February was named after the Latin word "februum," meaning purification, as it was associated with the Roman festival of purification known as Februa, celebrated on the 15th day of the month.
Famous Quote
"The February sun is not long upon the table." - Charles Dickens
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "February" refer to?
a) A season
b) A month in the year
c) A type of tree
d) A holiday
Answer: b) A month in the year
2. What is a common celebration in February?
a) New Year's Day
b) Halloween
c) Valentine's Day
d) Christmas
Answer: c) Valentine's Day
3. How many days does February usually have?
a) 30 days
b) 31 days
c) 28 days
d) 29 days
Answer: c) 28 days
4. Which saying refers to the unpredictable weather in February?
a) In like a lion, out like a lamb
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: a) In like a lion, out like a lamb
5. What does the name "February" originate from?
a) A Latin word meaning light
b) A Latin word meaning heat
c) A Latin word meaning purification
d) A Latin word meaning friendship
Answer: c) A Latin word meaning purification
