Basic Details
Word: Eighteen
Part of Speech: Numeral
Meaning: The number that comes after seventeen and before nineteen; it represents the quantity of 18.
Synonyms: 18, eighteen units
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sixteen going on seventeen: Used to describe someone who is considered very mature for their age. Example: "She acts like she's sixteen going on seventeen, handling responsibilities like an adult."
- At eighteen's door: Referring to someone who is about to turn eighteen or about to reach adulthood. Example: "He is at eighteen's door and excited about voting for the first time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There are eighteen students in my class, which makes it a perfectly sized group for discussions.
Example 2: On her eighteenth birthday, she received her first driver's license.
Example 3: The number of countries in that tournament was eighteen, showcasing a variety of talent.
Fun Fact
The word "eighteen" comes from Old English "eahthigena," which means "eight and ten." This shows how early languages combined numbers to form new ones!
Famous Quote
"At eighteen, our beliefs and ideas become our own, shaping our future." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eighteen" refer to?
a) The number after seventeen
b) The number before seventeen
c) A type of food
d) A rare animal
Answer: a) The number after seventeen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eighteen"?
a) Six
b) Twelve
c) 18
d) Twenty
Answer: c) 18
3. Which sentence uses "eighteen" correctly?
a) The ball is eighteen.
b) We celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a big party.
c) The chair is eighteen feet tall.
d) Eighteen cats are swimming.
Answer: b) We celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a big party.
4. Which idiom suggests someone is mature for their age?
a) At eighteen's door
b) All in a day's work
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) When it rains, it pours
Answer: a) At eighteen's door
5. What is the opposite of "eighteen"?
a) N/A
b) Thirty
c) Four
d) Ten
Answer: a) N/A
