Basic Details
Word: Moisture
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Tiny drops of water in the air or on a surface; a small amount of wetness.
Synonyms: Humidity, dampness, wetness
Antonyms: Dryness
Idioms and Phrases
- Moisture in the air: Refers to humidity that can make the weather feel heavier or warmer. Example: "The moisture in the air made it feel very sticky and uncomfortable outside."
- Chase away the moisture: To remove dampness. Example: "We opened the windows to chase away the moisture from the kitchen after cooking."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Plants need moisture from the soil to grow strong and healthy.
Example 2: The air was filled with moisture after the rain, making everything feel fresh.
Example 3: She added a bit of moisture to the cake mixture to keep it soft and fluffy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that moisture is essential for many processes in nature, including the water cycle? It helps clouds form, which leads to rain and helps nourish the earth.
Famous Quote
"Too much moisture can spoil even the finest wine." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "moisture" mean?
a) A type of food
b) Tiny drops of water
c) A kind of animal
d) A musical note
Answer: b) Tiny drops of water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "moisture"?
a) Dryness
b) Humidity
c) Light
d) Coldness
Answer: b) Humidity
3. What is the opposite of "moisture"?
a) Wetness
b) Dampness
c) Dryness
d) Water
Answer: c) Dryness
4. Which sentence uses "moisture" correctly?
a) The moisture in the cake makes it dry.
b) The gardener checked for moisture in the soil.
c) The moisture turned the pages yellow.
d) The moisture sings a lovely song.
Answer: b) The gardener checked for moisture in the soil.
5. Which idiom describes the presence of water in the air?
a) Chasing away the moisture
b) Finding a dry spot
c) At the drop of a hat
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: a) Chasing away the moisture
