Basic Details
Word: Eyelash
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thin hair that grows along the edges of the eyelids.
Synonyms: Lash, fringe
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bat your eyelashes: To flirt or show interest in someone by blinking your eyes rapidly. Example: "She batted her eyelashes at him to get his attention."
- Don't blink an eye: To not show any surprise or disbelief. Example: "He didn't blink an eye when she said she was moving abroad."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She applied mascara to make her eyelashes look longer and fuller before the party.
Example 2: The child made a wish when she found an eyelash on her cheek.
Example 3: By the end of the day, her eyelashes were heavy with a touch of mascara and glitter.
Fun Fact
Did you know that eyelashes serve to protect your eyes from dust, debris, and small particles? They act as sensors, alerting you when something is close to your eyes!
Famous Quote
"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart—the place where love resides." Audrey Hepburn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eyelash" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A hair on the eyelid
c) A piece of clothing
d) A part of the hand
Answer: b) A hair on the eyelid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eyelash"?
a) Lash
b) Brow
c) Hair
d) Feather
Answer: a) Lash
3. Which sentence uses "eyelash" correctly?
a) The eyelash tasted sour.
b) She wore a beautiful dress and had long eyelashes.
c) An eyelash can swim very well.
d) The eyelash jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) She wore a beautiful dress and had long eyelashes.
4. Which idiom means showing interest by using your eyelashes?
a) Bat your eyelashes
b) Don't blink an eye
c) To have a whale of a time
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Bat your eyelashes
5. What is the opposite of "eyelash"?
a) N/A
b) Finger
c) Toe
d) Ear
Answer: a) N/A
