Basic Details
Word: Brake
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A device used to slow down or stop a vehicle; to cause something to slow down or stop.
Synonyms: Stop, halt, decelerate
Antonyms: Accelerate, speed up
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the brakes: To suddenly stop or slow down something. Example: "When I saw the car in front of me, I had to hit the brakes quickly."
- Put the brakes on: To stop something from happening. Example: "The teacher decided to put the brakes on the field trip due to bad weather."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The car skidded on the wet road because the driver pressed the brake too hard.
Example 2: It's important to check your brakes regularly to ensure your safety while driving.
Example 3: When the movie became too scary, she decided to brake her watch and take a break.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first brakes were made of wood and were used in the 19th century? They were not as effective as modern brakes, which use hydraulic systems to provide better stopping power.
Famous Quote
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. And if you need to slow down, just remember to brake." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "brake" mean?
a) To speed up
b) A device to stop or slow down
c) To start a journey
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) A device to stop or slow down
2. Which of these is a synonym of "brake"?
a) Accelerate
b) Halt
c) Fly
d) Move
Answer: b) Halt
3. Which sentence uses "brake" correctly?
a) I forgot to put the brake on when I parked.
b) The brake is swimming in the pool.
c) I love to bake a brake pie.
d) The brake ran very fast.
Answer: a) I forgot to put the brake on when I parked.
4. Which idiom means to suddenly stop something?
a) Hit the brakes
b) Put the pedal to the metal
c) Run out of gas
d) It's a piece of cake
Answer: a) Hit the brakes
5. What is the opposite of "brake"?
a) Stop
b) Speed up
c) Pause
d) Halt
Answer: b) Speed up
