Basic Details
Word: Deceived
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make someone believe something that is not true; to trick or mislead.
Synonyms: Misled, fooled, tricked
Antonyms: Honest, truthful, straightforward
Idioms and Phrases
- Led by the nose: To be easily controlled or tricked by someone. Example: "He was so gullible that he let them lead him by the nose into making a bad decision."
- Pull the wool over someone's eyes: To deceive or trick someone. Example: "She thought she could pull the wool over her parents' eyes, but they found out the truth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After hearing the truth, I realised I had been deceived by his charming words.
Example 2: The prank was intended to be funny, but it ended up deceiving many people.
Example 3: She felt deceived when she discovered that the advertisement was misleading.
Fun Fact
The word "deceive" comes from the Latin word "decipere," which means "to ensnare, take, or catch." This reflects how deception can trap people into believing falsehoods.
Famous Quote
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." — Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "deceived" mean?
a) To understand clearly
b) To trick or mislead
c) To help someone
d) To achieve a goal
Answer: b) To trick or mislead
2. Which of these is a synonym of "deceived"?
a) Honest
b) Misled
c) Straightforward
d) Open
Answer: b) Misled
3. What is the opposite of "deceived"?
a) Tricked
b) Fooled
c) Honest
d) Misled
Answer: c) Honest
4. Which sentence uses "deceived" correctly?
a) She deceived everyone with her honest words.
b) He was deceived into thinking that everything was fine.
c) The lamp deceived me with its brightness.
d) The dog deceived the cat to play with it.
Answer: b) He was deceived into thinking that everything was fine.
5. Which idiom means to trick or deceive someone?
a) Pull the wool over someone's eyes
b) Quick on the uptake
c) Bite the bullet
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Pull the wool over someone's eyes
