Basic Details
Word: Crumb
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small piece or fragment of food, especially bread or cake.
Synonyms: Fragment, morsel, bit
Antonyms: Whole, entirety
Idioms and Phrases
- Not give a crumb: To not share anything at all. Example: "He didn’t give a crumb of his cake to anyone."
- Crumbs of comfort: Small bits of hope or reassurance in a difficult situation. Example: "Despite the bad news, she found crumbs of comfort in her friends’ support."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the picnic, there were only crumbs left on the blanket where the cake had been.
Example 2: She brushed the crumbs off the table and prepared the dishes for washing.
Example 3: The little boy happily picked up the crumbs from the floor, eager to feed the birds outside.
Fun Fact
The term "crumb" originates from the Old English word "cruma," which was used to refer to a small particle of food. Crumbs have been part of culinary traditions for centuries, often used in recipes for toppings, stuffing, and snacks.
Famous Quote
"The best things in life are small, like a crumb that holds a world of flavour." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crumb" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small piece of food
c) A kind of drink
d) A musical note
Answer: b) A small piece of food
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crumb"?
a) Whole
b) Morsel
c) Slice
d) Plate
Answer: b) Morsel
3. What is the antonym of "crumb"?
a) Portion
b) Fragment
c) Whole
d) Piece
Answer: c) Whole
4. Which sentence uses "crumb" correctly?
a) He found a crumb on the table.
b) The crumb was very large.
c) She collected crumbs from the sky.
d) He wrote a crumb about his day.
Answer: a) He found a crumb on the table.
5. Which idiom means to not share at all?
a) Not give a crumb
b) Crumbs of comfort
c) Bite the bullet
d) Catch someone off guard
Answer: a) Not give a crumb
