Basic Details
Word: Consider
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To think about something carefully before making a decision.
Synonyms: Contemplate, Reflect, Regard
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore
Idioms and Phrases
- Give it a second thought: To reconsider or think again about something. Example: "She was sure about her answer, but decided to give it a second thought before submitting her test."
- Consider it done: To assure someone that you will take care of a task. Example: "If you need help with that, consider it done! I will handle it for you."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Before making any decisions about the school trip, we should consider all our options.
Example 2: It is important to consider the feelings of others when making a statement.
Example 3: After careful consideration, she decided to join the school's basketball team.
Fun Fact
The word "consider" comes from Latin roots meaning "to sit together." This reflects how thoughtful deliberation often involves discussion and shared thoughts with others.
Famous Quote
"It is not what we have that will make us a great nation; it is how we use what we have, how we consider it." - John C. Maxwell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "consider" mean?
a) To forget about something
b) To think about something carefully
c) To speak loudly
d) To run quickly
Answer: b) To think about something carefully
2. Which of these is a synonym of "consider"?
a) Ignore
b) Contemplate
c) Forget
d) Walk
Answer: b) Contemplate
3. Which word is an antonym of "consider"?
a) Ponder
b) Disregard
c) Evaluate
d) Examine
Answer: b) Disregard
4. Which sentence uses "consider" correctly?
a) He will consider the story before telling it.
b) She decided to consider her favourite food for dinner.
c) I consider to run to the park.
d) They consider the homework thoroughly.
Answer: a) He will consider the story before telling it.
5. Which idiom means to rethink or reconsider something?
a) Consider it done
b) Give it a second thought
c) Put it on hold
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Give it a second thought
