Basic Details
Word: Beep
Part of Speech: Verb and Noun
Meaning: A short, high sound made by a machine or device.
Synonyms: Blip, Bleep, Sound
Antonyms: Silence, Mute
Idioms and Phrases
- Beep beep: Used to imitate the sound of a horn, often when driving. Example: "The car made a loud beep beep as it came down the street."
- Hit the beep: To respond or react quickly to something. Example: "When the alarm went off, she hit the beep and got up immediately."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The microwave beeped when the food was ready to be taken out.
Example 2: My phone made a loud beep to alert me of a new message.
Example 3: The car's horn beeped to warn pedestrians to stay out of the way.
Fun Fact
The sound "beep" is often used in technology as a signal to alert users, and it can be created using various frequencies. Many modern devices have different beeping patterns to indicate different notifications.
Famous Quote
"The future is not a gift; it is an achievement Every generation helps make its own future." - Harriet Merlier, emphasising the impact we create, much like the beeps that indicate important activities.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beep" mean?
a) A loud voice
b) A short, high sound
c) A type of bird
d) A large machine
Answer: b) A short, high sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beep"?
a) Blip
b) Roar
c) Whisper
d) Laugh
Answer: a) Blip
3. Which sentence uses "beep" correctly?
a) The cat made a beep when it walked.
b) I set an alarm to beep at 7 o'clock in the morning.
c) She painted a beep on the canvas.
d) The tree made a beep sound as the wind blew.
Answer: b) I set an alarm to beep at 7 o'clock in the morning.
4. Which idiom relates to using the word "beep"?
a) Hit the beep
b) A horse of a different colour
c) As busy as a bee
d) Come rain or shine
Answer: a) Hit the beep
5. What is the opposite of "beep"?
a) Mute
b) Loud
c) Talk
d) Sing
Answer: a) Mute
