Basic Details
Word: Collect
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To gather together items or things from different places.
Synonyms: Gather, assemble, accumulate
Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, waste
Idioms and Phrases
- Collect dust: Refers to something that is not being used or is neglected. Example: "That old guitar has been collecting dust since I moved to the city."
- Collect your thoughts: To take some time to think carefully before speaking or acting. Example: "Before making your decision, take a moment to collect your thoughts."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every summer, I like to collect seashells from the beach to add to my collection.
Example 2: The teacher asked the students to collect their homework papers before leaving the classroom.
Example 3: Lisa decided to collect postcards from all the places she visited during her travels.
Fun Fact
The word "collect" comes from the Latin word "collectus," which means "to gather together." It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages!
Famous Quote
"It is not what we have that will make us a great nation; it is how well we can collect and use what we have." H. M. K. Yama
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "collect" mean?
a) To throw away items
b) To gather together items
c) To create something new
d) To break apart
Answer: b) To gather together items
2. Which of these is a synonym of "collect"?
a) Disperse
b) Gather
c) Scatter
d) Waste
Answer: b) Gather
3. Which word is an antonym of "collect"?
a) Accumulate
b) Assemble
c) Disperse
d) Accrue
Answer: c) Disperse
4. Which sentence uses "collect" correctly?
a) I collect my toys in the garden.
b) She collects beautiful stamps from around the world.
c) We collect before the storm hits.
d) They collect all the time.
Answer: b) She collects beautiful stamps from around the world.
5. What does the idiom "collect dust" mean?
a) To gather things
b) To not be used
c) To throw things away
d) To clean items
Answer: b) To not be used
