Basic Details
Word: Greedy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Wanting a lot more of something than you need, especially food, money, or power.
Synonyms: Avaricious, gluttonous, grasping
Antonyms: Generous, unselfish, charitable
Idioms and Phrases
- Greedy as a pig: Used to describe someone who is very greedy. Example: "He was greedy as a pig, taking all the snacks for himself."
- Greed is a bottomless pit: Indicates that greed doesn't ever get satisfied. Example: "She realised that greed is a bottomless pit and decided to donate some of her winnings."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The greedy wolf wanted to eat all the little pigs instead of just one.
Example 2: She was so greedy that she took two desserts when everyone else was only allowed one.
Example 3: His greedy behaviour at the buffet upset his friends who were trying to share the food.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "greedy" comes from the Old English word "grdig," which means "grasping or eager"? It has been used for centuries to describe a strong desire for more than one needs.
Famous Quote
"The greed for greatness is a crime." - John Milton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "greedy" mean?
a) Wanting just enough
b) Wanting a lot more than needed
c) Happy with what you have
d) Sharing with others
Answer: b) Wanting a lot more than needed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "greedy"?
a) Generous
b) Avaricious
c) Charitable
d) Unselfish
Answer: b) Avaricious
3. Which sentence uses "greedy" correctly?
a) He was greedy when he only took one cookie.
b) The greedy person shared their toys with everyone.
c) The greedy boy wanted all the toys for himself.
d) She was greedy and gave away her lunch.
Answer: c) The greedy boy wanted all the toys for himself.
4. Which idiom means the same as "greedy"?
a) Greed is a bottomless pit
b) As happy as a lark
c) A bird in the hand
d) A fish out of water
Answer: a) Greed is a bottomless pit
5. What is the opposite of "greedy"?
a) N/A
b) Avaricious
c) Generous
d) Gluttonous
Answer: c) Generous
