Basic Details
Word: Confess
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To say that you did something wrong or to admit a secret.
Synonyms: Admit, acknowledge, disclose
Antonyms: Deny, conceal, hide
Idioms and Phrases
- To confess one's sins: To admit to wrongdoings or mistakes. Example: "After a long time, he decided to confess his sins to his parents."
- Confess to the crime: To admit that one has committed a wrongdoing. Example: "The suspect chose to confess to the crime during the police interview."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to confess her mistake after realising it had caused problems for her team.
Example 2: During the game, he had to confess that he had accidentally broken the rules.
Example 3: The student felt relieved after he chose to confess his secret to his friends.
Fun Fact
The word "confess" comes from the Latin word "confiteri," which means "to acknowledge" or "to admit." It has been used in English since the 14th century to signify admitting to faults or secrets.
Famous Quote
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." J.K. Rowling - this highlights the importance of being open and honest with each other.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "confess" mean?
a) To hide something
b) To admit to doing something wrong
c) To run away
d) To stay quiet
Answer: b) To admit to doing something wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "confess"?
a) Deny
b) Disclose
c) Ignore
d) Avoid
Answer: b) Disclose
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "confess"?
a) Admit
b) Acknowledge
c) Conceal
d) Reveal
Answer: c) Conceal
4. Which sentence uses "confess" correctly?
a) She will confess her favourite book.
b) He decided to confess the truth about the missing money.
c) They confess to their dinner last night.
d) I want to confess that I love chocolate cake.
Answer: b) He decided to confess the truth about the missing money.
5. Which idiom means to admit wrongdoing?
a) To make a confession
b) To confess one's sins
c) To hide the truth
d) To keep a secret
Answer: b) To confess one's sins
