Basic Details
Word: Alibi
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A reason or explanation that shows someone was elsewhere when an event happened, often used to prove they are not guilty.
Synonyms: Excuse, defence, justification
Antonyms: Accusation, blame, evidence
Idioms and Phrases
- In the clear: To be free of suspicion or blame. Example: "After presenting his alibi, he was in the clear and could leave the police station."
- Under suspicion: To be thought to be involved in something wrong. Example: "She was under suspicion until she provided her alibi."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The detective was impressed with the strength of the alibi presented by the suspect.
Example 2: She had a solid alibi that proved she was at a friend's house during the time of the crime.
Example 3: His alibi fell apart when witnesses stated they had seen him elsewhere.
Fun Fact
The term "alibi" comes from the Latin word "alibi," meaning "elsewhere." It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to establish proof of a person's location at a specific time.
Famous Quote
"Everyone is entitled to a bad day. The person is innocent until proven guilty, and an alibi can turn the tide." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "alibi" mean?
a) An explanation for being somewhere else
b) A type of evidence
c) A form of punishment
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: a) An explanation for being somewhere else
2. Which of these is a synonym of "alibi"?
a) Excuse
b) Capture
c) Reward
d) Victory
Answer: a) Excuse
3. What is an antonym of "alibi"?
a) Defence
b) Evidence
c) Justification
d) Accusation
Answer: d) Accusation
4. Which sentence uses "alibi" correctly?
a) She bought an alibi from the store.
b) The alibi he gave was very convincing.
c) His alibi swam in the water.
d) They used an alibi in their cooking.
Answer: b) The alibi he gave was very convincing.
5. What does it mean to be "in the clear"?
a) To be suspected of a crime
b) To be free of suspicion
c) To be lost in thought
d) To have confused signals
Answer: b) To be free of suspicion
