Basic Details
Word: Giant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An extremely large or powerful person or thing.
Synonyms: Colossus, behemoth, titan
Antonyms: Dwarf, tiny, small
Idioms and Phrases
- Giant leap: A significant advance or progress. Example: "Her promotion was a giant leap in her career."
- Fight like a giant: To confront challenges with great strength and determination. Example: "Despite the difficulties, they fought like giants to achieve their goal."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The giant tree in the park has stood for over a century and is home to many birds.
Example 2: In the story, the giant helped the villagers by protecting them from danger.
Example 3: The building looked like a giant compared to the smaller houses around it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in mythology, giants are often depicted as powerful beings, sometimes as protectors of ancient knowledge and treasures? They can be found in various cultures' folklore, including the Greek Cyclopes and the Norse Jotnar.
Famous Quote
"The mighty oak was once a little nut that held its ground." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "giant" mean?
a) A small insect
b) A large and powerful person or thing
c) A type of fruit
d) A part of a plant
Answer: b) A large and powerful person or thing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "giant"?
a) Ant
b) Colossus
c) Mouse
d) Puppy
Answer: b) Colossus
3. Which sentence uses "giant" correctly?
a) The giant jumped on the trampoline.
b) The giant made a small cake.
c) The giant in the tale was kind and gentle.
d) The giant whispered secrets to the flowers.
Answer: c) The giant in the tale was kind and gentle.
4. Which idiom means a significant advance?
a) Giant leap
b) Small step
c) Big splash
d) Tiny move
Answer: a) Giant leap
5. What is the opposite of "giant"?
a) Elephant
b) Dwarf
c) Whale
d) Mountain
Answer: b) Dwarf
