Basic Details
Word: Furniture
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Items used to make a room or building suitable for living or working, like chairs, tables, and beds.
Synonyms: Furnishings, fittings, decor
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Move the furniture: To make significant changes in a situation. Example: "Sometimes, you must move the furniture to see if you like the new arrangement."
- Put one's feet up on the furniture: To relax and take it easy. Example: "After a long week, I love to put my feet up on the furniture and watch a movie."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We bought some new furniture for our living room to make it more comfortable.
Example 2: The furniture in my bedroom is all made of wood and has a rustic style.
Example 3: During the big sale, we found a beautiful oak table among the many pieces of furniture.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "furniture" comes from the French word "fournir," which means "to furnish"? It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them." - David Hicks
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "furniture" mean?
a) Vehicles for transport
b) Items that decorate your house
c) Plants in your garden
d) Clothing for special occasions
Answer: b) Items that decorate your house
2. Which of these is a synonym of "furniture"?
a) Machinery
b) Furnishings
c) Appliances
d) Tools
Answer: b) Furnishings
3. Which sentence uses "furniture" correctly?
a) The furniture flew away in the storm.
b) We set up the furniture after the painting was done.
c) He wore the furniture to the party.
d) The furniture swam in the pool.
Answer: b) We set up the furniture after the painting was done.
4. Which idiom relates to making changes in a situation?
a) Put one's feet up on the furniture
b) Move the furniture
c) As busy as a bee
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: b) Move the furniture
5. What is the opposite of "furniture"?
a) N/A
b) Decoration
c) Garden tools
d) Food
Answer: a) N/A
