Basic Details
Word: Kettle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A container used for boiling water, usually with a spout and a handle.
Synonyms: Boiler, teapot (in certain contexts)
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Watched the kettle boil: To engage in a task that seems to take a long time without results. Example: "Waiting for the bus made me feel like I was just watching the kettle boil."
- All kettle and no fish: Refers to a situation that is all talk and no action. Example: "His promises felt like all kettle and no fish; he never actually delivered."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She filled the kettle with water to make a nice cup of tea.
Example 2: The kettle whistled, letting us know that the water was boiling.
Example 3: He bought a new kettle that changes colour when the water is hot.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some kettles are designed to be energy-efficient and can boil water faster than traditional kettles, saving you time and electricity?
Famous Quote
"A kettle's best friend is a good cup of tea." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kettle" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A container for boiling water
c) A kind of animal
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A container for boiling water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "kettle"?
a) Pan
b) Boiler
c) Bowl
d) Cup
Answer: b) Boiler
3. Which sentence uses "kettle" correctly?
a) The kettle flew across the room.
b) I saw a kettle while driving my car.
c) She boiled water in the kettle for her pasta.
d) The kettle wrote a letter.
Answer: c) She boiled water in the kettle for her pasta.
4. Which idiom means to engage in an unproductive task?
a) Watched the kettle boil
b) All kettle and no fish
c) A rolling stone gathers no moss
d) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Answer: a) Watched the kettle boil
5. What is the opposite of "kettle"?
a) N/A
b) Teapot
c) Frame
d) Bottle
Answer: a) N/A
