Basic Details
Word: Lamp
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that produces light, usually by using electricity or a flame.
Synonyms: Light, lantern, fixture
Antonyms: Darkness, shadow
Idioms and Phrases
- Light a lamp: To provide clarity or understanding. Example: "Reading that book helped to light a lamp in her mind about the subject."
- Under the lamp: In the spotlight or being noticed. Example: "He felt nervous when he was under the lamp during the presentation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The old lamp in the corner of the room flickered to life as soon as I switched it on.
Example 2: She placed the lamp on the bedside table for a warm glow while reading her book at night.
Example 3: The festival was beautiful, with colourful lamps lighting up the entire street.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first lamps were oil lamps used over 4,000 years ago? They were simple containers filled with oil and used a wick to produce light.
Famous Quote
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." - James Keller. This relates to the idea of sharing light or knowledge, much like a lamp does.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lamp" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A device that produces light
c) A form of transportation
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A device that produces light
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lamp"?
a) Book
b) Lantern
c) Tree
d) Chair
Answer: b) Lantern
3. Which sentence uses "lamp" correctly?
a) The lamp sang a song.
b) The lamp provided light for her studies.
c) The lamp ran very fast.
d) The lamp jumped over the puddle.
Answer: b) The lamp provided light for her studies.
4. Which idiom means to provide clarity or understanding?
a) Light a lamp
b) Under the lamp
c) In the light of day
d) Out of the blue
Answer: a) Light a lamp
5. What is the opposite of "lamp"?
a) Fire
b) Shadow
c) Candle
d) Lantern
Answer: b) Shadow
