Basic Details
Word: Circuit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A path or route that goes around, often used in reference to electrical routes or a journey that goes around a place.
Synonyms: Loop, pathway, route
Antonyms: Straight line, direct route
Idioms and Phrases
- Short circuit: To bypass a process or make a mistake that interrupts normal function. Example: "He short-circuited the discussion by suddenly changing the topic."
- Closed circuit: Used to describe a situation where communication is limited to a specific, often small, group of people. Example: "Their plan was kept in a closed circuit, so no one else knew about it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The electrician checked the circuit to ensure the lights would work properly.
Example 2: During the marathon, runners followed a circuit that took them around the park.
Example 3: In science class, we learned how electricity travels through a circuit.
Fun Fact
The word "circuit" comes from the Latin word "circuitus," which means "a going around." This reflects how circuits are often designed to connect back to their starting point.
Famous Quote
"A circuit is like a journey; it always has a start and finish, but the path matters just as much." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "circuit" mean?
a) A straight road
b) A path that goes around
c) A type of plant
d) A large animal
Answer: b) A path that goes around
2. Which of these is a synonym of "circuit"?
a) Line
b) Loop
c) Triangle
d) Square
Answer: b) Loop
3. Which sentence uses "circuit" correctly?
a) The circuit was completed when I added the last light bulb.
b) The circuit ran as fast as a cheetah.
c) The circuit swam in the ocean.
d) The circuit sounded like music.
Answer: a) The circuit was completed when I added the last light bulb.
4. Which idiom means to bypass a process?
a) Short circuit
b) Closed circuit
c) The long road ahead
d) In the loop
Answer: a) Short circuit
5. What is the opposite of "circuit"?
a) A loop
b) A winding path
c) A direct route
d) A circular path
Answer: c) A direct route
