Basic Details
Word: Distribute
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To give out or spread something to several people or places.
Synonyms: Share, dispense, allocate
Antonyms: Keep, withhold, hoard
Idioms and Phrases
- Distribute the wealth: To share money or resources fairly among a group. Example: "The charity aims to distribute the wealth of the community to those in need."
- Distribute like hot cakes: To give away or sell something very quickly. Example: "The new video game was so popular; it distributed like hot cakes when it was released."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher decided to distribute the worksheets to all the students before starting the lesson.
Example 2: On her birthday, Sarah wanted to distribute cupcakes to her friends during the party.
Example 3: The volunteer group worked hard to distribute blankets to the homeless during the winter.
Fun Fact
The origin of the word "distribute" comes from the Latin word "distributus," which means to divide or share out. It shows how we scatter or spread out things among many.
Famous Quote
"No one has ever become poor by giving." Anne Frank
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "distribute" mean?
a) To keep for oneself
b) To give out or spread something
c) To collect from others
d) To store in a place
Answer: b) To give out or spread something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distribute"?
a) Save
b) Allocate
c) Hide
d) Observe
Answer: b) Allocate
3. Which is an antonym of "distribute"?
a) Share
b) Keep
c) Dispense
d) Spread
Answer: b) Keep
4. Which sentence uses "distribute" correctly?
a) I will distribute the invitations to my friends tomorrow.
b) I will distribute my homework.
c) I want to distribute in the garden.
d) Please distribute the cake to the table.
Answer: a) I will distribute the invitations to my friends tomorrow.
5. What does the idiom "distribute like hot cakes" mean?
a) To share slowly
b) To give away quickly
c) To keep away
d) To cook food
Answer: b) To give away quickly
