Basic Details
Word: Dinner
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.
Synonyms: Supper, meal, repast
Antonyms: Breakfast, lunch
Idioms and Phrases
- Bring to the table: To contribute something useful or beneficial. Example: "Her experience in marketing really brings to the table during our dinner discussions."
- Dinner is served: A phrase often said when the meal is ready to be eaten. Example: "After a long day of cooking, I finally shouted, 'Dinner is served!'
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every Sunday, my family gathers around the table for a special dinner.
Example 2: She prepared a delicious dinner of pasta and salad for her friends.
Example 3: They invited us over for dinner, and we had a wonderful time sharing stories.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in many cultures, dinner is considered the most important meal of the day, often involving family and social gatherings? It is a time for celebration and connection.
Famous Quote
"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dinner" mean?
a) A type of bread
b) The main meal of the day
c) A kind of fruit
d) A breakfast dish
Answer: b) The main meal of the day
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dinner"?
a) Snack
b) Supper
c) Breakfast
d) Lunch
Answer: b) Supper
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "dinner"?
a) Snack
b) Breakfast
c) Feast
d) Dessert
Answer: b) Breakfast
4. Which sentence uses "dinner" correctly?
a) I love to read during dinner.
b) The dinner was a beautiful sunset.
c) She said dinner is served and we sat down to eat.
d) He had dinner at the top of the building.
Answer: c) She said dinner is served and we sat down to eat.
5. What does the idiom "bring to the table" refer to?
a) To physically bring food
b) To contribute something beneficial
c) To leave the dinner table
d) To eat dinner quickly
Answer: b) To contribute something beneficial
