Basic Details
Word: Eyeglasses
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A pair of lenses set in a frame that sits on the nose and ears, used to help people see better.
Synonyms: Spectacles, glasses
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Seeing through rose-coloured glasses: Viewing situations in an optimistic way, ignoring any negative aspects. Example: "She was seeing through rose-coloured glasses, believing that everything would be perfect on her wedding day."
- Can't see the wood for the trees: Unable to see the overall situation because of being too focused on small details. Example: "He was so busy with the details of the project that he couldn't see the wood for the trees."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Sarah put on her eyeglasses before she began to read her favourite book.
Example 2: The optometrist suggested that Mark wear eyeglasses to improve his vision.
Example 3: In class, the teacher noticed that a couple of students were struggling to see the board without their eyeglasses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first eyeglasses were invented in Italy in the late 13th century? They were very different from the glasses we have today, often made with wooden or metal frames.
Famous Quote
"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." Robertson Davies
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What do "eyeglasses" help people with?
a) Hearing
b) Seeing
c) Walking
d) Talking
Answer: b) Seeing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eyeglasses"?
a) Binoculars
b) Spectacles
c) Goggles
d) Microscope
Answer: b) Spectacles
3. Which sentence uses "eyeglasses" correctly?
a) She borrowed his eyeglasses to see the screen better.
b) He tried to wear eyeglasses on his feet.
c) They danced with their eyeglasses.
d) The dog wore the eyeglasses.
Answer: a) She borrowed his eyeglasses to see the screen better.
4. Which idiom means being unable to focus on the bigger picture?
a) Seeing through rose-coloured glasses
b) Can't see the wood for the trees
c) The grass is always greener
d) A bitter pill to swallow
Answer: b) Can't see the wood for the trees
5. What is the opposite of "eyeglasses"?
a) N/A
b) A book
c) A table
d) A chair
Answer: a) N/A
