Basic Details
Word: Cotton
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A soft, fluffy material that comes from the cotton plant, used to make clothes and other textiles.
Synonyms: Fabric, cloth, textile
Antonyms: Synthetic material, polyester
Idioms and Phrases
- Born with a silver cotton spoon: Refers to someone who is born into a wealthy or privileged family. Example: "She was born with a silver cotton spoon and never had to worry about money."
- Cotton on: To begin to understand something or realise a truth. Example: "It took a while, but I finally cottoned on to what he was trying to say."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The T-shirt was made of 100% cotton, making it soft and comfortable to wear.
Example 2: Many people prefer using cotton sheets because they are breathable and gentle on the skin.
Example 3: At the craft fair, I bought some beautiful cotton fabric to make my own dress.
Fun Fact
Cotton is one of the oldest textiles in the world, with evidence of cotton fabric dating back to 5000 BCE in ancient India and Peru.
Famous Quote
"The cotton is all white, and the world is its canvas." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cotton" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A soft material from a plant
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of metal
Answer: b) A soft material from a plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cotton"?
a) Plastic
b) Fabric
c) Rubber
d) Glass
Answer: b) Fabric
3. Which sentence uses "cotton" correctly?
a) He painted the cotton with bright colours.
b) The cotton fabric is perfect for making summer clothes.
c) The cotton danced in the wind.
d) She dropped the cotton from the top of the building.
Answer: b) The cotton fabric is perfect for making summer clothes.
4. Which idiom means to start to understand something?
a) Born with a silver cotton spoon
b) Cotton on
c) Tie the knot
d) Paint the town red
Answer: b) Cotton on
5. What is the opposite of "cotton" in terms of material type?
a) Wool
b) Silk
c) Synthetic material
d) Linen
Answer: c) Synthetic material
