Basic Details
Word: Brush
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A tool with bristles or a soft surface used for cleaning, painting, or grooming. Also means to touch lightly or sweep across something.
Synonyms: Cleaner, comb, paintbrush
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Brush it off: To ignore something or treat it as unimportant. Example: "When she received criticism, she just brushed it off and continued working."
- Brush up on: To review or refresh knowledge about something. Example: "Before the exam, he decided to brush up on his math skills."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a brush to paint a beautiful landscape on the canvas.
Example 2: Every morning, he takes time to brush his teeth and keep them healthy.
Example 3: The artist cleaned his brushes carefully after finishing his masterpiece.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first brushes were made from animal hair and were used by ancient Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago? Today, brushes can be made from synthetic materials as well!
Famous Quote
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas, reminding us of the importance of the tools we use, like a brush, in creating art.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "brush" mean as a noun?
a) A type of animal
b) A tool used for cleaning or painting
c) A type of book
d) A place to swim
Answer: b) A tool used for cleaning or painting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "brush"?
a) Knife
b) Cleaner
c) Fork
d) Spoon
Answer: b) Cleaner
3. Which sentence uses "brush" correctly?
a) She decided to brush her hair before going out.
b) A quick brush of the feather was refreshing.
c) He will brush the mountains tomorrow.
d) The brush jumped into the water.
Answer: a) She decided to brush her hair before going out.
4. Which idiom means to ignore something?
a) Brush it off
b) Brush up on
c) Brush your teeth
d) Brush with fame
Answer: a) Brush it off
5. What is the opposite of "brush"?
a) N/A
b) Clean
c) Mess
d) Paint
Answer: a) N/A
