Basic Details
Word: Bale
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large bundle of goods, usually tightly wrapped or bound together, often made of straw, hay, or cloth.
Synonyms: Bundle, package, roll
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bale of goods: Refers to a significant amount of items packaged together. Example: "The farmer loaded a bale of goods onto the truck to take to the market."
- Bale out: To help someone out of a difficult situation, usually in a financial context. Example: "She had to bale out her friend by lending him some money after he lost his job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer stacked the hay bales neatly in the barn before winter arrived.
Example 2: During the festival, they used a large bale of straw as seating for the visitors.
Example 3: We saw a truck transporting bales of cotton to the textile factory.
Fun Fact
Bales have been used for centuries around the world, and the word "bale" comes from the Middle English word "bale," which means "a bundle." Bales of hay, for instance, are common sights in agricultural areas, especially during harvest time.
Famous Quote
"Success is like a bale of hay; you must gather it up and carry it home." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bale" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A large bundle of goods
c) A kind of fruit
d) A small animal
Answer: b) A large bundle of goods
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bale"?
a) Basket
b) Bundle
c) Cart
d) Pile
Answer: b) Bundle
3. Which sentence uses "bale" correctly?
a) The bale flew over the fence.
b) The cat sat on the bale of hay.
c) The bale sang a song.
d) The bale ran in the garden.
Answer: b) The cat sat on the bale of hay.
4. Which idiom means the same as "bale"?
a) Bale of goods
b) Like a fish out of water
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As old as the hills
Answer: a) Bale of goods
5. What is the opposite of "bale"?
a) N/A
b) Scatter
c) Mess
d) Stack
Answer: a) N/A
