Basic Details
Word: Laugh
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a sound that shows you are happy or amused.
Synonyms: Chuckle, giggle, snicker
Antonyms: Cry, weep, frown
Idioms and Phrases
- Laughing all the way to the bank: Refers to gaining a profit or success, often unexpectedly. Example: "He won the lottery and is laughing all the way to the bank."
- To laugh in someone's face: To openly show that you think something is silly or unimportant. Example: "When she told him the idea, he laughed in her face, thinking it was ridiculous."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We all started to laugh when the dog chased its own tail.
Example 2: The comedian made everyone laugh with his funny jokes.
Example 3: It is nice to laugh with friends at fun stories from our childhood.
Fun Fact
Did you know that laughing decreases stress and releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy? It's a natural way to boost your mood!
Famous Quote
"Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." - Victor Borge
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "laugh" mean?
a) To cry
b) To make a sound of happiness
c) To talk loudly
d) To shout
Answer: b) To make a sound of happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "laugh"?
a) Cry
b) Chuckle
c) Whisper
d) Scream
Answer: b) Chuckle
3. Which sentence uses "laugh" correctly?
a) She will laugh while studying.
b) They laugh at the beautiful sunset.
c) The baby began to laugh when she saw the puppy.
d) I laugh my homework in the bag.
Answer: c) The baby began to laugh when she saw the puppy.
4. Which idiom means gaining a benefit unexpectedly?
a) Laughing all the way to the bank
b) To laugh in someone's face
c) To laugh off
d) To have a laugh
Answer: a) Laughing all the way to the bank
5. What is the opposite of "laugh"?
a) Cheer
b) Joy
c) Weep
d) Smile
Answer: c) Weep
