Basic Details
Word: Drizzle
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To pour a small amount of liquid steadily in a fine stream; or light rain falling in very small drops.
Synonyms: Sprinkle, Mist
Antonyms: Pour, Deluge
Idioms and Phrases
- Drizzle of hope: A small amount of hope in a difficult situation. Example: "Despite their challenges, the team felt a drizzle of hope for the future."
- Drizzle and drizzle: To mix small tasks or activities with little success. Example: "She tried to finish her homework amidst the drizzle and drizzle of distractions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As we walked outside, we noticed a light drizzle beginning to fall from the grey sky.
Example 2: After baking the cake, she decided to drizzle some icing on top for extra sweetness.
Example 3: The gentle drizzle made the flowers in the garden bloom beautifully.
Fun Fact
Did you know that drizzle is often more than just rain? It can also refer to a method of adding sauces or flavouring to dishes, drizzling them to enhance their taste and appearance!
Famous Quote
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." — Maya Angelou. This could relate to moments of joy, like watching a gentle drizzle nurture nature.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drizzle" mean?
a) A heavy downpour
b) A small amount of liquid poured in a stream
c) A type of cloud
d) A strong wind
Answer: b) A small amount of liquid poured in a stream
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drizzle"?
a) Pour
b) Sprinkle
c) Flood
d) Gush
Answer: b) Sprinkle
3. What is the opposite of "drizzle"?
a) Sprinkle
b) Mist
c) Deluge
d) Drip
Answer: c) Deluge
4. Which sentence uses "drizzle" correctly?
a) It began to drizzle lightly as we walked to school.
b) The drizzle jumped over the fence.
c) The drizzle made me feel sad.
d) She loves to drizzle on a skateboard.
Answer: a) It began to drizzle lightly as we walked to school.
5. Which idiom means having a little hope?
a) Drizzle of hope
b) Drizzle and drizzle
c) A storm in a teacup
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Drizzle of hope
