Basic Details
Word: Dictionary
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A book or online resource that lists words and their meanings, pronunciations, and other information about them.
Synonyms: Wordbook, lexicon
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw the dictionary at someone: To use too many words or technical terms when explaining something to someone. Example: "When he tried to explain the rules, he just threw the dictionary at me, making it very confusing."
- Word of mouth: Information shared verbally, rather than written down or published. Example: "The new restaurant gained popularity mostly through word of mouth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I looked up the word "extraordinary" in the dictionary to understand its meaning better.
Example 2: Our teacher asked us to find three new words in the dictionary for our vocabulary lesson.
Example 3: Using a dictionary can help improve your writing by expanding your vocabulary.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first modern dictionary in English was published in 1755 by Samuel Johnson? It contained over 40,000 words!
Famous Quote
"A language is something infinitely greater than grammar and philology. It is the poetic testament of the genius of a race and the living embodiment of the thoughts of human beings." F. Schlegel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dictionary" mean?
a) A book containing pictures
b) A book that lists words and their meanings
c) A book containing recipes
d) A book about animals
Answer: b) A book that lists words and their meanings
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dictionary"?
a) Thesaurus
b) Wordbook
c) Encyclopedia
d) Atlas
Answer: b) Wordbook
3. Which sentence uses "dictionary" correctly?
a) She enjoyed reading the dictionary like a novel.
b) He grabbed the dictionary to find the meaning of a rare word.
c) The dictionary swam in the pond.
d) The dictionary is green and fluffy.
Answer: b) He grabbed the dictionary to find the meaning of a rare word.
4. What does "throw the dictionary at someone" mean?
a) To explain simply
b) To complicate an explanation
c) To write a book
d) To read out loud
Answer: b) To complicate an explanation
5. What is the opposite of "dictionary"?
a) N/A
b) Album
c) Calendar
d) Menu
Answer: a) N/A
