Basic Details
Word: Caw
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: The sound that a crow makes, which sounds like 'caw.
Synonyms: Croak, call
Antonyms: Silence, hush
Idioms and Phrases
- Caw in the crowd: To stand out or be different among many others. Example: "Her bright red dress made her caw in the crowd at the party."
- Caw like a crow: To complain or speak loudly. Example: "He started to caw like a crow when he found out he didn't get the job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, I hear the caw of the crows outside my window.
Example 2: The mother crow cawed loudly, calling her chicks to return to their nest.
Example 3: As we walked through the park, a crow suddenly flew overhead and cawed at us.
Fun Fact
Crows are known for their intelligence and can remember human faces. A group of researchers found that crows can identify people who have treated them well or poorly and can communicate this information to other crows!
Famous Quote
"The crow wished for the water, and the water was too far; the crow cawed for help." - Aesop
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "caw" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) The sound a crow makes
c) A kind of fruit
d) A style of dance
Answer: b) The sound a crow makes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "caw"?
a) Croak
b) Sing
c) Whisper
d) Talk
Answer: a) Croak
3. Which sentence uses "caw" correctly?
a) The crow began to caw as the sun set.
b) The cat cawed when it was hungry.
c) The car cawed loudly in traffic.
d) The flowers cawed joyfully in the breeze.
Answer: a) The crow began to caw as the sun set.
4. Which idiom means to be different from others?
a) Caw in the crowd
b) Like a bird in a cage
c) A wolf in sheep's clothing
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Caw in the crowd
5. What is the opposite of "caw"?
a) Murmur
b) Whisper
c) Silence
d) Talk
Answer: c) Silence
