Basic Details
Word: Haul
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To pull or carry something heavy from one place to another.
Synonyms: Transport, drag, cart
Antonyms: Release, unburden
Idioms and Phrases
- Haul someone over the coals: To reprimand or criticize someone harshly. Example: "The teacher really hauled him over the coals for not doing his homework."
- Haul in: To gain or collect something, typically in a significant way. Example: "They managed to haul in a large profit from their new business venture."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The workers had to haul the heavy boxes up several flights of stairs.
Example 2: After the fishing trip, the family was excited to haul in some big catches.
Example 3: We need to haul the old furniture out of the garage to make room for the new set.
Fun Fact
The word "haul" originates from the Old Norse word "hlf," which means "to pull." It has been used for centuries in English to describe the act of moving heavy items.
Famous Quote
"The world is like a wagon; sometimes you have to haul it to show it what you are after." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "haul" mean?
a) To run fast
b) To read a book
c) To pull or carry something heavy
d) To draw a picture
Answer: c) To pull or carry something heavy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "haul"?
a) Transport
b) Jump
c) Swim
d) Sleep
Answer: a) Transport
3. What is the opposite of "haul"?
a) Gather
b) Release
c) Lift
d) Carry
Answer: b) Release
4. Which sentence uses "haul" correctly?
a) They are going to haul the race tomorrow.
b) We will haul the supplies through the forest.
c) I love to haul on the sofa.
d) She decided to haul the book at the library.
Answer: b) We will haul the supplies through the forest.
5. What does the idiom "haul someone over the coals" mean?
a) To compliment someone
b) To reprimand someone sharply
c) To help someone sort their problems
d) To encourage someone to try harder
Answer: b) To reprimand someone sharply
