Basic Details
Word: Mature
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Fully grown or developed; having reached a certain age or level of emotional or mental development.
Synonyms: Adult, developed, ripe
Antonyms: Immature, undeveloped, childish
Idioms and Phrases
- Better to be mature than rich: This means that personal growth and emotional intelligence are more valuable than just having wealth. Example: "He may not have much money, but he always says, 'Better to be mature than rich' when giving advice."
- Grow up and mature: This phrase encourages someone to become more responsible and sensible. Example: "After so many mistakes, its time for him to grow up and mature."
Usage Examples
Example 1: As trees mature, they provide shade and shelter for many animals.
Example 2: Her mature attitude helped her solve the problem calmly while others were panicking.
Example 3: The fruit will not be ready to eat until it is fully mature and ripe.
Fun Fact
The word "mature" comes from the Latin word "maturus," meaning "ripe or timely," which originally referred to the right time for eating fruit.
Famous Quote
"It is not how old you are, but how you are old." Jules Renard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mature" mean?
a) To be childish
b) Fully grown or developed
c) A type of fruit
d) To be immature
Answer: b) Fully grown or developed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mature"?
a) Youngster
b) Ripe
c) Child
d) Tiny
Answer: b) Ripe
3. What is the opposite of "mature"?
a) Grown
b) Immature
c) Adult
d) Advanced
Answer: b) Immature
4. Which sentence uses "mature" correctly?
a) The child is very mature for their age.
b) The mature car is red.
c) The mature cloud floated in the sky.
d) The mature pizza was eaten.
Answer: a) The child is very mature for their age.
5. Which idiom relates to becoming more responsible?
a) Better to be mature than rich
b) As busy as a bee
c) Cry over spilled milk
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: a) Better to be mature than rich
