Basic Details
Word: Colt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A young male horse, typically under the age of four years.
Synonyms: Foal, young stallion
Antonyms: Mare, filly
Idioms and Phrases
- Colt in the stable: Refers to someone who is inexperienced or new to a field. Example: "As a new intern, he felt like a colt in the stable, trying to learn everything quickly."
- Hold your horses: To wait or be patient. Example: "We were eager to start the project, but the teacher asked us to hold our horses until she gave us instructions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The colt galloped around the field, full of energy and excitement.
Example 2: At the farm, the children loved to watch the colt play with its friends.
Example 3: The trainer decided it was time to start training the young colt for competitions.
Fun Fact
Did you know that colts are usually very playful and curious? They spend a lot of time running and kicking up their heels, which helps strengthen their muscles for when they grow older.
Famous Quote
"A good rider can hear his horse speak to him. A great rider can hear his horse whisper." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "colt" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A young male horse
c) A kind of tree
d) A big cat
Answer: b) A young male horse
2. Which of these is a synonym of "colt"?
a) Carrot
b) Foal
c) Goat
d) Puppy
Answer: b) Foal
3. Which sentence uses "colt" correctly?
a) The colt swam across the river.
b) The colt danced at the festival.
c) The colt played in the pasture all day.
d) The colt cooked dinner for the family.
Answer: c) The colt played in the pasture all day.
4. Which idiom means to be inexperienced, like a colt?
a) Hold your horses
b) Beat around the bush
c) Colt in the stable
d) Jump the gun
Answer: c) Colt in the stable
5. What is the opposite of "colt"?
a) Mare
b) Lamb
c) Duck
d) Cow
Answer: a) Mare
