Basic Details
Word: Bean
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, edible seed that comes from plants, often used in cooking.
Synonyms: Legume, pulse, seed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bean counter: A term for someone who is overly concerned with details, especially in finance. Example: "Hes such a bean counter that he cares more about the pennies than the big picture."
- Not worth a hill of beans: To say that something is worthless or of no value. Example: "The argument was not worth a hill of beans; we should focus on the important issues."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I added black beans to the salad to make it more nutritious.
Example 2: In our garden, we planted green beans that grew tall and strong.
Example 3: The children loved to listen to the story about Jack and the Beanstalk, where a magic bean caused a giant beanstalk to grow.
Fun Fact
Did you know that beans are packed with protein and can be a great meat alternative? They have been consumed by humans for thousands of years and are a staple in many cuisines around the world.
Famous Quote
"You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C.S. Lewis (This quote implies the importance of small things, like beans, leading to big outcomes in life.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bean" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small, edible seed
c) A vegetable
d) A kind of flower
Answer: b) A small, edible seed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bean"?
a) Seed
b) Carrot
c) Broccoli
d) Potato
Answer: a) Seed
3. What is the opposite of "bean"?
a) N/A
b) Grain
c) Nut
d) Fruit
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "bean" correctly?
a) The bean in the garden is growing quickly.
b) I saw a bean jumping over the fence.
c) The bean went to the party.
d) I painted a bean on the canvas.
Answer: a) The bean in the garden is growing quickly.
5. What does the idiom "not worth a hill of beans" mean?
a) Very valuable
b) Joyful
c) Worthless
d) Expensive
Answer: c) Worthless
