Basic Details
Word: Judge
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A person who makes decisions in a court of law (noun) or to form an opinion about something (verb).
Synonyms: Arbiter, magistrate, evaluator, assess
Antonyms: Ignorer, spectator
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't judge a book by its cover: This means not to judge something based on its appearance. Example: "Her clothes might not look fancy, but don't judge a book by its cover; she's very intelligent."
- Judge for yourself: To make your own opinion about something. Example: "I can't say if the movie is good or bad; you'll have to judge for yourself after watching it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The judge listened carefully to both sides before making a decision in the court case.
Example 2: Its important not to judge people too quickly; everyone has their own story.
Example 3: As a teacher, she often had to judge the fairness of the grades given to students.
Fun Fact
The word "judge" comes from the Latin word "judicare," which means "to declare the law." It has been used in English since the 13th century.
Famous Quote
"Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "judge" mean as a noun?
a) A person who makes decisions in a court of law
b) A type of animal
c) A kind of food
d) A place of learning
Answer: a) A person who makes decisions in a court of law
2. Which of these is a synonym of "judge"?
a) Arbiter
b) Customer
c) Artist
d) Teacher
Answer: a) Arbiter
3. Which word means the opposite of "judge"?
a) Assess
b) Ignorer
c) Critic
d) Evaluator
Answer: b) Ignorer
4. Which sentence uses "judge" correctly as a verb?
a) The judge read a book last night.
b) I will judge the competition fairly.
c) He plays the judge in the movie.
d) The ice cream was judged by the audience.
Answer: b) I will judge the competition fairly.
5. What does the idiom "Don't judge a book by its cover" mean?
a) Always read books carefully.
b) Appearances can be misleading.
c) Books are not important.
d) Covers protect books.
Answer: b) Appearances can be misleading.
