Basic Details
Word: Doe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A female deer.
Synonyms: Hind, female deer
Antonyms: Buck (male deer)
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a doe-eyed innocent: Used to describe someone who looks naive or innocent. Example: "She stared at him with doe-eyed innocence, trying to hide her mischief."
- A doe in headlights: Describes someone who is stunned or confused, especially in a surprising situation. Example: "When the teacher called on him, he looked like a doe in headlights, not knowing what to say."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doe cautiously stepped into the clearing, searching for food.
Example 2: In autumn, it is common to see a doe with her fawn in the forest.
Example 3: The hunter waited patiently, hoping to catch a glimpse of a majestic doe grazing in the meadow.
Fun Fact
Did you know that does can give birth to twins or even triplets? This usually happens in the spring when food is more plentiful and conditions are favourable for raising young.
Famous Quote
"When the deer is in the woods, the doe is safe to roam. But when the hunter appears, caution must be taken." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "doe" mean?
a) A male deer
b) A female deer
c) A type of tree
d) A bird
Answer: b) A female deer
2. Which of these is a synonym of "doe"?
a) Buck
b) Hind
c) Stallion
d) Lioness
Answer: b) Hind
3. Which sentence uses "doe" correctly?
a) The doe climbed up the mountain.
b) The doe chased the other animals in the park.
c) The doe and her fawn grazed peacefully in the field.
d) The doe flew over the fence.
Answer: c) The doe and her fawn grazed peacefully in the field.
4. Which idiom means to be stunned or confused?
a) Like a doe-eyed innocent
b) A doe in headlights
c) As clever as a fox
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: b) A doe in headlights
5. What is the opposite of "doe"?
a) Cow
b) Buck
c) Hen
d) Eagle
Answer: b) Buck
