Basic Details
Word: Elephant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, grey mammal with big ears, a long trunk, and tusks, which lives in Africa and Asia.
Synonyms: Jumbo, pachyderm
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The elephant in the room: A major problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to talk about. Example: "We all knew she was unhappy at work, but nobody mentioned the elephant in the room."
- Seeing pink elephants: Imagining or hallucinating things, often used to describe the effects of excessive drinking. Example: "After celebrating too much, he started seeing pink elephants during his speech."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The elephant is known for its intelligence and strong social bonds with its herd.
Example 2: At the safari park, we watched an elephant spray water with its trunk, much to the delight of onlookers.
Example 3: The baby elephant enjoyed playing in the mud, while the adults kept a watchful eye nearby.
Fun Fact
Did you know that elephants can communicate with each other using sounds that are below the range of human hearing? This ability allows them to stay connected over long distances.
Famous Quote
"The elephants are all so beautiful, so much so that looking at them ignited a new love for the wild in my heart." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elephant" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A small mammal
c) A large grey mammal
d) A kind of reptile
Answer: c) A large grey mammal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elephant"?
a) Clownfish
b) Jumbo
c) Sparrow
d) Hedgehog
Answer: b) Jumbo
3. Which sentence uses "elephant" correctly?
a) The elephant danced to the music.
b) The elephant read a book.
c) The elephant trumpeted loudly when it saw its friend.
d) The elephant jumped over the moon.
Answer: c) The elephant trumpeted loudly when it saw its friend.
4. Which idiom means the same as "elephant"?
a) The elephant in the room
b) As innocent as a lamb
c) Dog days of summer
d) The lion's share
Answer: a) The elephant in the room
5. What is the opposite of "elephant"?
a) N/A
b) Mouse
c) Kangaroo
d) Owl
Answer: a) N/A
