Basic Details
Word: Caramel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, sticky substance made by heating sugar until it turns brown.
Synonyms: Toffee, butterscotch
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sweet as caramel: Used to describe someone or something that is very pleasant or kind. Example: "Her kind words were sweet as caramel, making my day better."
- Caramelised happiness: Referring to a situation that brings joy, often in a simple and sweet way. Example: "The surprise party was like caramelised happiness for her on her birthday."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chef made a delicious dessert topped with rich, gooey caramel.
Example 2: She poured hot caramel over the ice cream, making it even more delightful.
Example 3: After biting into the chocolate, the sweet taste of caramel oozed out.
Fun Fact
Did you know that caramel has been enjoyed since the 17th century? Originally, it was made from sugar, water, and lemon juice!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what youre going to get, but a touch of caramel makes everything better." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "caramel" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A sweet substance made from heated sugar
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A flavour of ice cream
Answer: b) A sweet substance made from heated sugar
2. Which of these is a synonym of "caramel"?
a) Chocolate
b) Toffee
c) Candyfloss
d) Jelly
Answer: b) Toffee
3. Which sentence uses "caramel" correctly?
a) The caramel ran away from home.
b) She added caramel to the cake to make it tastier.
c) The caramel was flying in the sky.
d) He painted the wall caramel.
Answer: b) She added caramel to the cake to make it tastier.
4. What does "sweet as caramel" mean?
a) Someone is unkind
b) Someone is very pleasant or kind
c) A type of candy
d) A food that is sour
Answer: b) Someone is very pleasant or kind
5. What is the opposite of "caramel"?
a) N/A
b) Sour
c) Spicy
d) Salty
Answer: a) N/A
