Basic Details
Word: Couch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A comfortable piece of furniture for sitting or lying down, often found in living rooms.
Synonyms: Sofa, settee, divan
Antonyms: Chair, stool
Idioms and Phrases
- Couch potato: A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch and watching television. Example: "After school, he became a real couch potato, watching TV for hours instead of playing outside."
- On the couch: Refers to being in a position where one is receiving therapy or counselling. Example: "She spent many sessions on the couch discussing her feelings with her therapist."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day at school, I like to relax on the couch with a good book.
Example 2: Our family gathers on the couch to watch movies every weekend.
Example 3: The dog loves to curl up on the couch and take long naps in the afternoon sun.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "couch" comes from the French word "couche," which means "to lie down"? Originally, couches were designed for both sitting and lying down.
Famous Quote
"There is no place like home, and no place like the couch." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "couch" mean?
a) A type of desk
b) A comfortable piece of furniture
c) A kitchen appliance
d) A kind of bed
Answer: b) A comfortable piece of furniture
2. Which of these is a synonym of "couch"?
a) Settee
b) Chair
c) Table
d) Bed
Answer: a) Settee
3. Which sentence uses "couch" correctly?
a) I found a book under the couch.
b) The couch chased the cat around the room.
c) He ran a race with the couch.
d) The couch flew into the sky.
Answer: a) I found a book under the couch.
4. Which idiom refers to a lazy person?
a) Couch potato
b) On the couch
c) In the cloud
d) Like a cat on a hot tin roof
Answer: a) Couch potato
5. What is one opposite of "couch"?
a) Sofa
b) Chair
c) Settee
d) Divan
Answer: b) Chair
