Basic Details
Word: Denied
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To refuse to give something or to say that something is not true.
Synonyms: Rejected, refused, disallowed
Antonyms: Accepted, granted, allowed
Idioms and Phrases
- Denied entry: When someone is not allowed to enter a place. Example: "He was denied entry to the concert because he forgot his ticket."
- Denied the truth: To refuse to accept what is real or factual. Example: "Even after the evidence was shown, she denied the truth about her actions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The team denied the claims of cheating and stated they played fairly.
Example 2: He was denied permission to go on the field trip because his permission slip was not signed.
Example 3: She denied knowing anything about the missing homework and insisted she had turned it in on time.
Fun Fact
The word "deny" comes from the Latin word "denegare," which means "to refuse" or "to say no." It has been used in English since the 13th century.
Famous Quote
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin - This quote reflects the idea that denying an issue won't help to solve it.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "denied" mean?
a) To agree with someone
b) To refuse to give something or say something is not true
c) To accept a gift
d) To help someone
Answer: b) To refuse to give something or say something is not true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "denied"?
a) Accepted
b) Approved
c) Rejected
d) Granted
Answer: c) Rejected
3. Which word is an antonym of "denied"?
a) Rejected
b) Disallowed
c) Accepted
d) Refused
Answer: c) Accepted
4. Which sentence uses "denied" correctly?
a) She denied to help her friend with homework.
b) He has denied his homework was lost.
c) They were denied access to the pool.
d) I denied my favourite food yesterday.
Answer: c) They were denied access to the pool.
5. What does the idiom "denied the truth" mean?
a) Accepted what has happened
b) Refused to accept what is real or factual
c) To blame someone else
d) To celebrate an occasion
Answer: b) Refused to accept what is real or factual
