Basic Details
Word: Label
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of paper or material that has information about something, often attached to it.
Synonyms: Tag, sticker, marker
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't judge a book by its label: This means you should not form opinions about something or someone based solely on what you see on the outside. Example: "Just because he wears old clothes, it doesn't mean he is poor; remember, don't judge a book by its label."
- Put a label on it: This means to categorise or define something. Example: "It's hard to put a label on her feelings; she seems happy but also a bit sad."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I found a label on the bottle that told me it was homemade lemonade.
Example 2: The teacher asked us to create a label for our science project to explain what it was about.
Example 3: To avoid confusion, please read the label before eating any food from the kitchen.
Fun Fact
The word "label" comes from the Latin word 'labellum', which means 'a small lip' or 'a small ribbon'. It was originally used to describe a small ribbon that would be attached to items to give them a name or description.
Famous Quote
"The greatest risk is not taking a risk. In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." Mark Zuckerberg
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "label" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A piece of paper with information
c) A musical instrument
d) A style of clothing
Answer: b) A piece of paper with information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "label"?
a) Stickers
b) Shoes
c) Jumper
d) Chair
Answer: a) Stickers
3. Which sentence uses "label" correctly?
a) The label flew away in the wind.
b) The label told me how to make lasagne.
c) The label danced at the party.
d) The label jumped off the table.
Answer: b) The label told me how to make lasagne.
4. Which idiom means you should not only rely on what's on the outside?
a) Don't judge a book by its label
b) Put a label on it
c) All that glitters is not gold
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Don't judge a book by its label
5. What is the opposite of "label"?
a) N/A
b) Barrier
c) Notebook
d) Bear
Answer: a) N/A
