Basic Details
Word: Admitting
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To agree that something is true, especially after denying it.
Synonyms: Acknowledging, confessing, accepting
Antonyms: Denying, rejecting, refusing
Idioms and Phrases
- To admit defeat: To accept that you cannot win. Example: "After losing the match, the team had to admit defeat and congratulate their opponents."
- Admit to something: To confess to doing something wrong. Example: "She decided to admit to her mistake when asked about the missing homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He was hesitant to admit his error during the presentation, but eventually, he spoke up.
Example 2: After much debate, they had to admit that they were wrong about their predictions.
Example 3: It takes courage to admit one's mistakes and learn from them.
Fun Fact
The word "admit" comes from the Latin word "admittere," which means "to allow to enter." This reflects the idea of allowing or accepting something to be true or known.
Famous Quote
"It is better to admit your mistakes than to keep making them." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "admitting" mean?
a) To deny an event
b) To agree that something is true
c) To play with friends
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To agree that something is true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "admitting"?
a) Acknowledging
b) Ignoring
c) Hiding
d) Avoiding
Answer: a) Acknowledging
3. Which is an antonym of "admitting"?
a) Accepting
b) Denying
c) Proclaiming
d) Confessing
Answer: b) Denying
4. Which sentence uses "admitting" correctly?
a) She is admitting to the choir.
b) He is admitting that he tried his best.
c) They are admitting the bike to the race.
d) We saw him admitting with his friends.
Answer: b) He is admitting that he tried his best.
5. Which idiom corresponds to the act of admitting?
a) Admit to something
b) Come to the light
c) Turn over a new leaf
d) Jump through hoops
Answer: a) Admit to something
