Basic Details
Word: Factory
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where goods are made in large quantities, usually using machines.
Synonyms: Plant, workshop, manufacturing unit
Antonyms: Store, shop
Idioms and Phrases
- Factory of ideas: A place or situation where many creative thoughts or concepts are generated. Example: "The brainstorming session turned out to be a real factory of ideas for our new project."
- Factory settings: Default conditions or configurations set on a device when it is first made. Example: "If your phone is acting up, try restoring it to factory settings."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The factory produces thousands of toys every day for children all over the world.
Example 2: Workers at the factory wear safety gear to protect themselves while operating heavy machinery.
Example 3: After the factory tour, we learned how the cars were assembled from start to finish.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first true factory was built in the late 18th century? It was known as a cotton mill and was located in England. This marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
Famous Quote
"The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment." - Warren Bennis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "factory" mean?
a) A place where goods are sold
b) A place where goods are made
c) A place where people live
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A place where goods are made
2. Which of these is a synonym of "factory"?
a) Playground
b) Plant
c) Office
d) School
Answer: b) Plant
3. Which sentence uses "factory" correctly?
a) The factory sang a beautiful song.
b) The factory produced many delicious cakes.
c) The factory is where cars are manufactured.
d) The factory danced at the party.
Answer: c) The factory is where cars are manufactured.
4. Which idiom means a place of creativity?
a) Factory settings
b) Factory of ideas
c) All work and no play
d) In the same boat
Answer: b) Factory of ideas
5. What is the opposite of "factory"?
a) Warehouse
b) Shop
c) Store
d) N/A
Answer: b) Shop
