Basic Details
Word: Harvest
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: The process of gathering ripe crops from the fields.
Synonyms: Crop, yield, reaping
Antonyms: Sowing, planting
Idioms and Phrases
- Reap what you sow: This means that one's actions will determine the outcome or consequences. Example: "If she studies hard, she will reap what she sows and do well in her exams."
- Harvest time: Refers to the time of year when crops are ready to be gathered. Example: "As we approached harvest time, the fields turned golden with ripe wheat."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In autumn, farmers prepare for the harvest of apples and pumpkins.
Example 2: The harvest festival celebrated the hard work of the farmers and the abundance of crops.
Example 3: After a long summer of tending the fields, the farmers were excited to begin harvesting their crops.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "harvest" comes from the Old English word "hrfest," which means "autumn" or "the season of gathering"?
Famous Quote
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "harvest" mean?
a) To plant seeds
b) To gather crops from the fields
c) To water the plants
d) To sell food
Answer: b) To gather crops from the fields
2. Which of these is a synonym of "harvest"?
a) Sowing
b) Planting
c) Yield
d) Weeding
Answer: c) Yield
3. Which word is an antonym of "harvest"?
a) Crop
b) Reaping
c) Sowing
d) Gathering
Answer: c) Sowing
4. Which sentence uses "harvest" correctly?
a) The harvest was full of wonderful flavours and colours.
b) They decided to harvest seeds in the middle of winter.
c) We saw many people harvesting their crops in the spring.
d) The farmer measured the harvest after planting the seeds.
Answer: a) The harvest was full of wonderful flavours and colours.
5. Which idiom relates to the outcome of one's actions?
a) Harvest time
b) Reap what you sow
c) Sowing seeds
d) As quiet as a mouse
Answer: b) Reap what you sow
