Basic Details
Word: Battery
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that stores energy and can supply power to machines or devices.
Synonyms: Accumulator, power cell
Antonyms: Load, energy drain
Idioms and Phrases
- Running on empty: Used to describe a situation where someone has no energy left. Example: "After studying all night, I was running on empty in the morning."
- Charge someone's batteries: To help someone regain their energy or enthusiasm. Example: "A weekend in the countryside helped to charge my batteries."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The remote control stopped working because the battery was dead and needed replacing.
Example 2: My phone battery lasts for a whole day if I don't use too many apps.
Example 3: We used rechargeable batteries to save money and help the environment.
Fun Fact
The word "battery" comes from the French word "batterie," which means a place for beating, referring to a group of connections that generate electricity.
Famous Quote
"The battery is the heart of the system." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "battery" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A device that stores and supplies power
c) A musical instrument
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A device that stores and supplies power
2. Which of these is a synonym of "battery"?
a) Generator
b) Power cell
c) Light
d) Switch
Answer: b) Power cell
3. Which sentence uses "battery" correctly?
a) The battery of the car needs charging before the journey.
b) The battery was so heavy, it couldn't be lifted.
c) The battery sang beautifully at the concert.
d) The battery grows on trees in spring.
Answer: a) The battery of the car needs charging before the journey.
4. Which idiom means having no energy left?
a) Running on empty
b) Charge someone's batteries
c) A drop in the ocean
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Running on empty
5. What is the opposite of "battery" in terms of energy supply?
a) Accumulator
b) Energy drain
c) Power cell
d) Transformer
Answer: b) Energy drain
