Basic Details
Word: Bus Stop
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A designated place where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
Synonyms: Bus station, transit stop
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- At the bus stop: Refers to being in a place where one is waiting for something or someone. Example: "She was at the bus stop, hoping her friend would arrive soon."
- Miss the bus: Means to miss an opportunity or chance. Example: "If you don’t start studying now, you might miss the bus when exam time comes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, I wait at the bus stop for the number 10 bus to take me to school.
Example 2: The bus stop was crowded with people eager to get to their destinations.
Example 3: It started to rain while I was waiting at the bus stop, so I had to find shelter under an awning.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first bus stop was established in 1820 in the city of London? It was just a simple sign where passengers could catch the horse-drawn buses!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a bus stop. You never know when an opportunity will come along." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bus stop" mean?
a) A place to play games
b) A stop for buses to pick up passengers
c) A type of bus
d) A parking lot
Answer: b) A stop for buses to pick up passengers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bus stop"?
a) Bus garage
b) Transit stop
c) Train station
d) Airport
Answer: b) Transit stop
3. Which idiom means to miss an opportunity?
a) Catch the bus
b) At the bus stop
c) Miss the bus
d) Take the train
Answer: c) Miss the bus
4. Which sentence uses "bus stop" correctly?
a) I found a bus stop to read my book.
b) The bus stop had a sign indicating the routes.
c) He missed the bus stop and kept running.
d) The bus stop danced in the rain.
Answer: b) The bus stop had a sign indicating the routes.
5. What is the opposite of "bus stop"?
a) Train station
b) N/A
c) Plane terminal
d) Car park
Answer: b) N/A
