Basic Details
Word: Highlight
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To make something stand out or easier to see, often by marking it with a bright colour; or a marked area of importance.
Synonyms: Emphasise, illuminate, spotlight
Antonyms: Diminish, obscure, hide
Idioms and Phrases
- Highlight of the day: Refers to the best or most enjoyable part of someone's day. Example: "The highlight of the day was when we saw the beautiful sunset."
- In the spotlight: Means someone is receiving a lot of attention. Example: "After winning the competition, she was in the spotlight for weeks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked us to highlight the important parts of the text to make studying easier.
Example 2: During the presentation, he highlighted the main findings of his research clearly.
Example 3: The highlight of the concert was when the band played their most popular song.
Fun Fact
The word "highlight" comes from the Old English word 'he', which referred to something that has been made brighter or more prominent. It has evolved to represent important parts in texts and other contexts.
Famous Quote
"Life is a series of experiences, each one enlightening and enriching the highlight of the journey." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "highlight" mean?
a) To make something stand out
b) To erase something
c) To ignore something
d) To create something new
Answer: a) To make something stand out
2. Which of these is a synonym of "highlight"?
a) Diminish
b) Emphasise
c) Obscure
d) Cover
Answer: b) Emphasise
3. What is an antonym of "highlight"?
a) Spotlight
b) Illuminate
c) Diminish
d) Emphasise
Answer: c) Diminish
4. Which sentence uses "highlight" correctly?
a) I will highlight my notes in blue.
b) The dog will highlight the ball.
c) She highlighted her friend with a loud whistle.
d) They decided to highlight the table at the centre of the room.
Answer: a) I will highlight my notes in blue.
5. Which idiom refers to the best part of something?
a) In the spotlight
b) Highlight of the day
c) Under the weather
d) Catching someone's eye
Answer: b) Highlight of the day
