Basic Details
Word: From
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: Indicates the starting point or origin of something.
Synonyms: Out of, away from, starting at
Antonyms: To, towards
Idioms and Phrases
- From the ground up: Means to start something from the very beginning. Example: "They built their business from the ground up, starting with just a small idea."
- From dusk till dawn: Refers to a period of time from evening to morning. Example: "We worked on our project from dusk till dawn to meet the deadline."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She travelled from London to Edinburgh for her holiday.
Example 2: The present was sent from a friend living abroad.
Example 3: He is learning to play the piano from the very basics.
Fun Fact
The word "from" has been used in the English language since the Old English period, dating back to around the 12th century. It comes from an earlier form of the word that meant 'away from'.
Famous Quote
"Life is a journey, not a destination." – Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quote reminds us to value the experiences along the way, where we come from and where we are going.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "from" indicate?
a) A destination
b) The starting point or origin
c) A type of fruit
d) A place to stay
Answer: b) The starting point or origin
2. Which of these is a synonym of "from"?
a) To
b) Out of
c) With
d) Inside
Answer: b) Out of
3. Which sentence uses "from" correctly?
a) She is going from school to home.
b) He ran from the cat.
c) They are playing from the morning.
d) From the sky is blue.
Answer: a) She is going from school to home.
4. Which idiom means starting something over?
a) From dusk till dawn
b) From the ground up
c) From one ear to another
d) From head to toe
Answer: b) From the ground up
5. What is the opposite of "from"?
a) Away
b) To
c) Out
d) Down
Answer: b) To
