Basic Details
Word: Graduate
Part of Speech: Verb and Noun
Meaning: To complete a course of study and earn a degree or diploma.
Synonyms: Alumnus, finish, complete
Antonyms: Enrol, begin, drop out
Idioms and Phrases
- From the ground up: To build or achieve something from the very start until it is completed. Example: "She built her own business from the ground up after graduating."
- Walk across the stage: Refers to a graduate's experience of receiving their diploma at a graduation ceremony. Example: "After four years of hard work, it was finally time for him to walk across the stage and receive his degree."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After studying diligently for four years, she finally graduated with honours from university.
Example 2: Every year, the school hosts a ceremony to celebrate the students who are graduating.
Example 3: Many graduates dream of finding a job in their field of study after they finish their education.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "graduate" comes from the Latin word "graduare," which means "to take a step" or "to move forward"? This reflects the journey of advancing in education.
Famous Quote
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." – William Butler Yeats
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "graduate" mean?
a) To start school
b) To complete a course of study
c) To take a break
d) To drop out of school
Answer: b) To complete a course of study
2. Which of these is a synonym of "graduate"?
a) Drop out
b) Alumnus
c) Enrol
d) Fail
Answer: b) Alumnus
3. Which word is an antonym of "graduate"?
a) Finish
b) Complete
c) Begin
d) Succeed
Answer: c) Begin
4. Which sentence uses "graduate" correctly?
a) He decided to graduate after lunch.
b) She was proud to graduate with her friends at the ceremony.
c) They graduate to school every day.
d) The graduate enjoyed lunch.
Answer: b) She was proud to graduate with her friends at the ceremony.
5. What does "walk across the stage" mean in relation to graduates?
a) To start a new job
b) To receive a diploma at graduation
c) To run a race
d) To leave school
Answer: b) To receive a diploma at graduation
