Basic Details
Word: Clock
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device used to tell time, usually with hands that move around a numbered face.
Synonyms: Timepiece, timer
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Against the clock: To do something in a limited amount of time. Example: "We were racing against the clock to finish our project before the deadline."
- Tick-tock: A phrase used to express the sound a clock makes, often to imply that time is running out. Example: "With the exam approaching, I could hear the tick-tock of time slipping away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The clock on the wall struck midnight, announcing the start of a new day.
Example 2: She checked her clock to see how much time she had left before the bus arrived.
Example 3: He proudly received an old grandfather clock as a gift, which had been in his family for generations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "clock" comes from the Latin word "clocca," which means bell? Early clocks used bells to signal the time, especially in monasteries.
Famous Quote
"Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.'" - Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clock" mean?
a) A type of computer
b) A device for telling time
c) A kind of food
d) An animal
Answer: b) A device for telling time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clock"?
a) Timer
b) Lamp
c) Chair
d) Journal
Answer: a) Timer
3. Which sentence uses "clock" correctly?
a) The clock buzzed loudly when it was time for breakfast.
b) She played with the clock all afternoon.
c) The clock flew over the mountains.
d) The clock laughed at the jokes.
Answer: a) The clock buzzed loudly when it was time for breakfast.
4. Which idiom means to be in a hurry due to time restrictions?
a) Tick-tock
b) Against the clock
c) In the nick of time
d) Time flies
Answer: b) Against the clock
5. What is the opposite of "clock"?
a) N/A
b) Stopwatch
c) Calendar
d) Table
Answer: a) N/A
