Basic Details
Word: Wednesday
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The middle day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday.
Synonyms: Midweek
Antonyms: Weekend
Idioms and Phrases
- Hump day: A casual term referring to Wednesday, the day when the workweek is halfway done. Example: "It's Hump Day! Just two more days until the weekend."
- Wednesday's child: Refers to someone born on a Wednesday, often associated with a particular trait or destiny. Example: "According to the nursery rhyme, Wednesday's child is full of woe."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We have a special assembly scheduled for Wednesday to celebrate our achievements.
Example 2: Every Wednesday, the school offers a fun after-school club for students.
Example 3: I look forward to having spaghetti for dinner on Wednesday nights, as it's my family's tradition.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the name "Wednesday" comes from the Old English word "Wdnesdg," which means "Woden's Day"? Woden was a major god in Germanic mythology, similar to the Roman god Mercury.
Famous Quote
"It's Wednesday! Time to reorganise your week. Just don't forget to be productive!" - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "Wednesday" refer to?
a) The first day of the week
b) The last day of the week
c) The middle day of the week
d) A holiday
Answer: c) The middle day of the week
2. Which of these is a synonym of "Wednesday"?
a) Monday
b) Friday
c) Midweek
d) Sunday
Answer: c) Midweek
3. Which sentence uses "Wednesday" correctly?
a) I will visit my friend on Wednesday.
b) Wednesday is the best ice cream flavour.
c) I ran on Wednesday's tree.
d) Wednesday gave me a present.
Answer: a) I will visit my friend on Wednesday.
4. Which idiom refers to Wednesday?
a) Friday feeling
b) Hump day
c) Blue Monday
d) Saturday night
Answer: b) Hump day
5. What is the opposite of "Wednesday" in terms of the week?
a) Midweek
b) Weekend
c) Friday
d) Thursday
Answer: b) Weekend
