Basic Details
Word: Aunt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The sister of one's father or mother.
Synonyms: Aunty, Auntie
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Auntie knows best: Suggests that an aunt often has wisdom and experience. Example: "When I asked for advice, my aunt reminded me that auntie knows best."
- Auntie's little helper: A term for a niece or nephew who helps their aunt with tasks or activities. Example: "I loved being Auntie's little helper when we baked cookies together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My aunt is coming to visit this weekend, and I am excited to show her my new toys.
Example 2: Every summer, I spend my holidays at my aunt's house in the countryside.
Example 3: My aunt makes the best chocolate cake, and we always ask her to bake it for our family celebrations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "aunt" comes from the Latin word "amita," which means "father's sister"? The term has evolved through various languages, including French and Middle English, over the centuries.
Famous Quote
"An aunt is a treasure, a confidante and a friend." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "aunt" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) The sister of one's father or mother
c) A cousin
d) A grandparent
Answer: b) The sister of one's father or mother
2. Which of these is a synonym of "aunt"?
a) Uncle
b) Aunty
c) Brother
d) Niece
Answer: b) Aunty
3. Which sentence uses "aunt" correctly?
a) My aunt took me to the zoo yesterday.
b) My aunt can fly a plane.
c) My aunt plays in a rock band.
d) My aunt likes to swim under the ocean.
Answer: a) My aunt took me to the zoo yesterday.
4. Which idiom means that an aunt often has wisdom?
a) Auntie's little helper
b) Auntie knows best
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Auntie knows best
5. What is the opposite of "aunt"?
a) Uncle
b) N/A
c) Cousin
d) Friend
Answer: b) N/A
