Basic Details
Word: Decide
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a choice or come to a conclusion about something.
Synonyms: Determine, resolve, settle
Antonyms: Hesitate, waver, indecisive
Idioms and Phrases
- Decide on: To make a choice about something. Example: "After discussing with my friends, I decided on going to the movies."
- Make up your mind: To come to a decision. Example: "You need to make up your mind quickly if you want to join us for lunch."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was difficult to decide what flavour of ice cream to choose when there were so many options available.
Example 2: After much thought, she decided to join the art club at school.
Example 3: The team needed to decide which strategies would work best for their project presentation.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "decide" comes from the Latin word "decidere," which means "to cut off"? It refers to cutting off other options to make a clear choice.
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to decide it." - Abraham Lincoln
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "decide" mean?
a) To change your mind
b) To make a choice
c) To tell a story
d) To wait for others
Answer: b) To make a choice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "decide"?
a) Hesitate
b) Determine
c) Consider
d) Ignore
Answer: b) Determine
3. Which of these is an antonym of "decide"?
a) Conclude
b) Resolve
c) Hesitate
d) Choose
Answer: c) Hesitate
4. Which sentence uses "decide" correctly?
a) I will decide what to wear tomorrow.
b) He decided to snack all day instead of eating healthy food.
c) The students decided to ignore the teacher's instructions.
d) I decided to sing loudly in the middle of the exam.
Answer: a) I will decide what to wear tomorrow.
5. Which phrase means making a decision?
a) Make up your mind
b) Take it easy
c) Turn a blind eye
d) Push the envelope
Answer: a) Make up your mind
