Basic Details
Word: Guarantee
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A promise that something will happen or be done, or a guarantee that something is safe or will work correctly.
Synonyms: Assurance, promise, warranty
Antonyms: Uncertainty, doubt
Idioms and Phrases
- To give a guarantee: To make a promise that something will happen. Example: "The shop offered to give a guarantee that the TV would work for two years."
- A sure-fire guarantee: Something that will definitely work. Example: "He said his recipe was a sure-fire guarantee for a delicious cake."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The company provides a guarantee that their products are free from defects for one year.
Example 2: If you are not happy with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund as per the satisfaction guarantee.
Example 3: She gave me her personal guarantee that she would complete the project on time.
Fun Fact
The word "guarantee" comes from the Old French word "garant," which means to protect or to secure. This reflects the promise aspect of the word, indicating a form of protection for what is guaranteed.
Famous Quote
"The only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees." Mike O'Malley
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "guarantee" mean?
a) A kind of food
b) A promise that something will happen
c) A place to live
d) A job title
Answer: b) A promise that something will happen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "guarantee"?
a) Assurance
b) Uncertainty
c) Mistake
d) Failure
Answer: a) Assurance
3. What is an antonym of "guarantee"?
a) Promise
b) Certainty
c) Doubt
d) Assurance
Answer: c) Doubt
4. Which sentence uses "guarantee" correctly?
a) She took a guarantee on her bike to the park.
b) They signed a guarantee to ensure their safety.
c) The cat made a guarantee to catch the mouse.
d) He likes to guarantee the flowers every morning.
Answer: b) They signed a guarantee to ensure their safety.
5. Which idiom means to make a promise?
a) A sure-fire guarantee
b) To give a guarantee
c) A long shot
d) To hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) To give a guarantee
