Basic Details
Word: Manufacture
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make or produce something, especially in large quantities using machines.
Synonyms: Produce, fabricate, create
Antonyms: Destroy, dismantle, disassemble
Idioms and Phrases
- Manufacture on the fly: To create or produce something quickly and without prior planning. Example: "He had to manufacture on the fly during the presentation when the projector stopped working."
- Manufacturing a situation: To create a problem or issue that wasn't there before. Example: "She was accused of manufacturing a situation to get attention from her friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The factory is busy as it works to manufacture toys for the holiday season.
Example 2: Many companies choose to manufacture their products overseas to save on costs.
Example 3: In class, we learned how to manufacture simple paper crafts using just scissors and glue.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "manufacture" comes from the Latin words "manu factus," which means "made by hand"? Although many products are made by machines today, the word still retains this historical meaning of crafting something.
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to manufacture it." Alan Kay
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "manufacture" mean?
a) To design a building
b) To make or produce something
c) To sell things
d) To repair items
Answer: b) To make or produce something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "manufacture"?
a) Destroy
b) Fabricate
c) Dismantle
d) Unmake
Answer: b) Fabricate
3. Which word is an antonym of "manufacture"?
a) Create
b) Produce
c) Dismantle
d) Build
Answer: c) Dismantle
4. Which sentence uses "manufacture" correctly?
a) They will manufacture a cake for the party.
b) The artist will manufacture a painting.
c) The factory will manufacture toys for children.
d) She likes to manufacture songs in her free time.
Answer: c) The factory will manufacture toys for children.
5. What does "manufacturing a situation" mean?
a) To create a helpful problem for someone
b) To resolve an existing situation
c) To create an issue that wasn't there before
d) To improve a good situation
Answer: c) To create an issue that wasn't there before
