Basic Details
Word: Cruise
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To travel smoothly and at a steady speed on a vehicle, often a ship, without too many stops.
Synonyms: Sail, glide, journey
Antonyms: Stop, halt, stay
Idioms and Phrases
- Cruise through: To do something easily or without difficulty. Example: "She managed to cruise through the exam thanks to her hard work."
- Cruise control: A system in a vehicle that allows it to maintain a constant speed without using the accelerator. Example: "We set the car to cruise control and enjoyed the long drive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We decided to cruise around the Mediterranean Sea during our summer holiday.
Example 2: The captain informed us that we will cruise at a speed of 20 knots.
Example 3: As we cruised down the river, we admired the beautiful scenery on both sides.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the longest continuous cruise took nearly three years? It helped people experience different cultures across various countries!
Famous Quote
"The cruise is a vacation for the mind, body, and spirit." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cruise" mean?
a) To stop completely
b) To travel smoothly without many stops
c) To run fast
d) To fly high
Answer: b) To travel smoothly without many stops
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cruise"?
a) Stop
b) Glide
c) Break
d) Linger
Answer: b) Glide
3. Which sentence uses "cruise" correctly?
a) We decided to cruise around the city in our new car.
b) The cruise stopped every hour.
c) She will cruise the book to write a report.
d) He cruised very quickly to reach the finish line.
Answer: a) We decided to cruise around the city in our new car.
4. Which idiom means to do something easily?
a) Cruise control
b) Cruise through
c) Cruise around
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Cruise through
5. What is the opposite of "cruise"?
a) Stop
b) Fly
c) Glide
d) Travel
Answer: a) Stop
