Basic Details
Word: Drawer
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture, such as a desk or cabinet, used for storing items.
Synonyms: Compartment, box
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of the drawer: To reveal or disclose something that has been hidden or kept secret. Example: "When he opened the drawer, the old letters came out of the drawer and surprised everyone."
- Keep something in the drawer: To hold onto something with the intention of using it later. Example: "She decided to keep her old toys in the drawer until her little brother was old enough to play with them."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I always keep my stationery in the drawer of my desk to keep it organised.
Example 2: The drawer was stuck, and I had to pull hard to open it.
Example 3: She found her favourite book in the drawer, where she thought it was lost forever.
Fun Fact
The word "drawer" comes from the Middle English word "drawere," which meant "one who draws" and referred to someone who draws a drawer or a compartment out to access items within it.
Famous Quote
"When you are at peace with yourself, you move freely through the world, without ever having to be put in a drawer." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drawer" mean?
a) A type of chair
b) A cupboard
c) A sliding compartment for storage
d) A table
Answer: c) A sliding compartment for storage
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drawer"?
a) Cabinet
b) Compartment
c) Shelf
d) Desk
Answer: b) Compartment
3. Which sentence uses "drawer" correctly?
a) The drawer was dancing around the room.
b) She placed her phone inside the drawer.
c) The drawer ran very fast.
d) I drew the drawer with colours.
Answer: b) She placed her phone inside the drawer.
4. Which idiom means revealing something that was hidden?
a) Keep something in the drawer
b) Out of the drawer
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Out of the drawer
5. What is the opposite of "drawer"?
a) N/A
b) Shelf
c) Box
d) Cupboard
Answer: a) N/A
