Basic Details
Word: Gross
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive.
Synonyms: Disgusting, repulsive, awful
Antonyms: Pleasant, nice, agreeable
Idioms and Phrases
- Gross it out: To make someone feel disgusted. Example: "The movie was so gory that it grossed out many viewers."
- As gross as it gets: To describe something that is extremely unpleasant. Example: "The food left in the fridge was as gross as it gets; it had green mould all over."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The smell from the garbage was so gross that I felt sick to my stomach.
Example 2: The gross mess in the science lab was caused by a failed experiment.
Example 3: He made a gross face when he tried the sour lemon for the first time.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "gross" originally comes from the Old French word "gros," meaning "big" or "thick." It has evolved to mean something undesirable or unpleasant over time.
Famous Quote
"Life is not fair, and it's not being fair that makes it so gross." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "gross" mean?
a) Very fun
b) Beautiful
c) Very unpleasant
d) Quite interesting
Answer: c) Very unpleasant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "gross"?
a) Lovely
b) Disgusting
c) Charming
d) Amazing
Answer: b) Disgusting
3. Which sentence uses "gross" correctly?
a) The flowers were gross and fragrant.
b) The soup was gross, with a strange taste.
c) The painting was grossly beautiful.
d) The gross kitten played in the garden.
Answer: b) The soup was gross, with a strange taste.
4. Which idiom means to make someone feel disgusted?
a) As gross as it gets
b) Gross it out
c) Gross and green
d) Gross but true
Answer: b) Gross it out
5. What is the opposite of "gross"?
a) Disgusting
b) Awful
c) Pleasant
d) Nasty
Answer: c) Pleasant
