Basic Details
Word: Bachelor
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An unmarried man or a person who holds a degree from a university.
Synonyms: Unmarried man, single man, undergraduate
Antonyms: Married man, spouse
Idioms and Phrases
- Bachelor's life: Refers to a lifestyle typically associated with single men, often free and uncomplicated. Example: "Living alone suits him; he enjoys the bachelors life."
- Jack of all trades, master of none: This phrase can describe a bachelor who has many different skills but isn't particularly expert in any. Example: "He can fix almost anything around the house, a true jack of all trades, master of none during his bachelor days."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After finishing his studies, he decided to embrace the bachelor lifestyle for a while before settling down.
Example 2: The bachelor party was organised by his friends to celebrate his upcoming wedding.
Example 3: She was proud of being a bachelor of arts, having worked hard to complete her degree.
Fun Fact
The word "bachelor" originally comes from the Latin term "baccalarius," which referred to a young man who had obtained a first degree in Medieval universities. Over time, it came to denote an unmarried man.
Famous Quote
"A bachelor is a man who is unhappy because he knows he should be married, but he can't find the right woman." - Marilyn Monroe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bachelor" mean?
a) A married man
b) An unmarried man
c) A child
d) A grandfather
Answer: b) An unmarried man
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bachelor"?
a) Married man
b) Single man
c) Father
d) Son
Answer: b) Single man
3. Which is the antonym of "bachelor"?
a) Unmarried man
b) Couple
c) Married man
d) Friend
Answer: c) Married man
4. Which sentence uses "bachelor" correctly?
a) The bachelor was happily planning his wedding.
b) The bachelor loved having friends over for dinner.
c) The bachelor bought a new car to impress his girlfriend.
d) The bachelor celebrated his birthday with a party.
Answer: b) The bachelor loved having friends over for dinner.
5. Which of these phrases relates to "bachelor"?
a) Bachelors life
b) Married for life
c) Break the ice
d) Counting sheep
Answer: a) Bachelors life
