Basic Details
Word: Feast
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: A large meal, often shared with many people, usually to celebrate something.
Synonyms: Banquet, celebration, feastive meal
Antonyms: Fast, hunger, diet
Idioms and Phrases
- Feast your eyes on: To look at something with great pleasure. Example: "When the children entered the bakery, they could feast their eyes on the delicious cakes and pastries."
- Feast or famine: A situation where there are either a lot of something or none at all. Example: "In the world of farming, it's often feast or famine depending on the weather."
Usage Examples
Example 1: At the festival, everyone gathered around the long tables for a wonderful feast, enjoying the various traditional dishes.
Example 2: For her birthday, Sarah's family prepared a big feast that included her favourite foods and desserts.
Example 3: The annual harvest feast celebrated the end of the season with music, dancing, and plenty of food for everyone.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in ancient times, feasts were often held to honour gods and celebrate victories in battle? These events sometimes included elaborate entertainment and rituals!
Famous Quote
"After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "feast" mean?
a) A small snack
b) A type of drink
c) A large meal with others
d) A kind of game
Answer: c) A large meal with others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "feast"?
a) Diet
b) Celebration
c) Snack
d) Meal
Answer: b) Celebration
3. Which word is an antonym of "feast"?
a) Banquet
b) Fast
c) Celebration
d) Buffet
Answer: b) Fast
4. Which sentence uses "feast" correctly?
a) The feast was started with a prayer before everyone enjoyed the food.
b) The feast ran quickly through the park.
c) She feasted her homework for an hour.
d) On the feast, he played all day.
Answer: a) The feast was started with a prayer before everyone enjoyed the food.
5. What does the idiom "feast your eyes on" mean?
a) To eat quickly
b) To look at something pleasing
c) To be hungry
d) To celebrate with food
Answer: b) To look at something pleasing
