Basic Details
Word: Admit
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To confess or acknowledge something; to allow someone to enter a place.
Synonyms: Confess, acknowledge, allow
Antonyms: Deny, refuse, exclude
Idioms and Phrases
- Admit the error: To acknowledge that one has made a mistake. Example: "After reviewing my answers, I had to admit the error in my calculations."
- Admit defeat: To accept that one has lost or failed. Example: "After trying for hours, the team had to admit defeat in the competition."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to admit her mistake and apologise to her friend.
Example 2: The museum will not admit visitors without tickets.
Example 3: I had to admit that I was wrong about the answer to the question.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "admit" comes from the Latin word "admittere," which means "to send to" or "to allow to enter"? This shows how the meaning has evolved over time.
Famous Quote
"The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance." - Nathaniel Branden
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "admit" mean?
a) To hide something
b) To confess or acknowledge
c) To ignore someone
d) To avoid entering
Answer: b) To confess or acknowledge
2. Which of these is a synonym of "admit"?
a) Deny
b) Allow
c) Refuse
d) Avoid
Answer: b) Allow
3. Which sentence uses "admit" correctly?
a) I will admit the game is boring.
b) He admitted seeing the movie on Friday.
c) The teacher did not admit the test was hard.
d) She will admit her ice cream before dinner.
Answer: b) He admitted seeing the movie on Friday.
4. Which idiom means the same as "admit the error"?
a) To admit defeat
b) To turn a blind eye
c) To eat humble pie
d) To speak the truth
Answer: c) To eat humble pie
5. What is the opposite of "admit"?
a) Accept
b) Confess
c) Deny
d) Allow
Answer: c) Deny
