Basic Details
Word: Duck
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A waterbird with a broad body, short neck, and a flat beak; also means to lower the head or body quickly.
Synonyms: Quacker, drake (male), hen (female)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like water off a duck's back: Used to describe a situation where criticism or trouble does not have any effect on someone. Example: "Despite the harsh words, the comments were like water off a duck's back to her."
- To duck and cover: To quickly hide or avoid something, especially danger. Example: "When the ball came flying towards him, he had to duck and cover."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ducks were swimming happily in the pond, quacking to each other.
Example 2: I saw a mother duck leading her ducklings across the road safely.
Example 3: When the rain started, we quickly ducked under a shelter to stay dry.
Fun Fact
Did you know that ducks can live for many years? Some species can live up to 20 years in the wild!
Famous Quote
"The duck is a great bird, but you can never tell by looking at it." Honest Abe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "duck" mean when used as a noun?
a) A type of fish
b) A type of bird
c) A kind of tree
d) A kind of insect
Answer: b) A type of bird
2. Which of these is a synonym of "duck"?
a) Hen
b) Sparrow
c) Quacker
d) Pigeon
Answer: c) Quacker
3. Which sentence uses "duck" correctly?
a) The duck sang beautifully.
b) The duck is swimming in the pond.
c) The duck flew in the forest.
d) The duck ran a marathon.
Answer: b) The duck is swimming in the pond.
4. What does the idiom "like water off a duck's back" mean?
a) Something that affects someone greatly
b) Something that does not affect someone
c) To be very wet
d) To swim quickly
Answer: b) Something that does not affect someone
5. What is the opposite of "duck"?
a) N/A
b) Goose
c) Chicken
d) Fish
Answer: a) N/A
