Basic Details
Word: Cabinet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of furniture with shelves and doors used for storing items.
Synonyms: Cupboard, case, receptacle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater: Used to remind someone to be careful not to discard something valuable along with the unwanted. Example: "When cleaning your room, dont throw the baby out with the bathwater; you might accidentally toss out your favourite toy."
- In the cabinet: Refers to something that is secret or not publicly known. Example: "The confidential plans are still in the cabinet until they are ready to be announced."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wooden cabinet in the kitchen holds all our dishes and cups.
Example 2: She organised her craft supplies in a beautiful cabinet with glass doors.
Example 3: We need to fix the cabinet door because it doesn't close properly anymore.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "cabinet" was originally used in the 16th century to refer to a small private room or space where important discussions took place? Over time, it evolved to describe a piece of furniture for storage!
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Peter Drucker.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cabinet" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A piece of furniture for storage
c) A kind of toy
d) A place to play
Answer: b) A piece of furniture for storage
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cabinet"?
a) Chair
b) Cupboard
c) Table
d) Bed
Answer: b) Cupboard
3. Which sentence uses "cabinet" correctly?
a) The cabinet can swim in the water.
b) I put my toys in the cabinet.
c) The cabinet jumped over the wall.
d) The cabinet cooked dinner for us.
Answer: b) I put my toys in the cabinet.
4. Which idiom means something is secret or not publicly known?
a) In the cabinet
b) On the shelf
c) Off the table
d) Behind closed doors
Answer: a) In the cabinet
5. What is the opposite of "cabinet"?
a) N/A
b) Book
c) Cupboard
d) Wall
Answer: a) N/A
