Basic Details
Word: Neck
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body.
Synonyms: Throat, cervix
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Break your neck: To work very hard or put in a lot of effort. Example: "He broke his neck studying for the exams to get good grades."
- In over your head: To be involved in a situation that is too difficult or complicated. Example: "She realised she was in over her head with so many projects at once."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The giraffe has a very long neck, which helps it reach leaves high up in the trees.
Example 2: After the fall, he felt a sharp pain in his neck and had to visit the doctor.
Example 3: She wore a beautiful necklace that sparkled around her neck during the party.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the average human neck can support a weight of up to 5 kg (11 lbs)? This helps us maintain our head's position while doing various activities!
Famous Quote
"A neck is a lovely thing to see; it's the silhouette of a woman." - Charles H. Emil
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "neck" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) The part that connects the head to the body
c) A kind of plant
d) A type of music
Answer: b) The part that connects the head to the body
2. Which of these is a synonym of "neck"?
a) Arm
b) Throat
c) Leg
d) Finger
Answer: b) Throat
3. Which sentence uses "neck" correctly?
a) The neck of the guitar sounded beautiful.
b) His neck was filled with laughter.
c) The neck swam gracefully in the water.
d) She painted her neck red.
Answer: a) The neck of the guitar sounded beautiful.
4. Which idiom means putting in a lot of effort?
a) In over your head
b) Break your neck
c) Keep your head up
d) Get up on the wrong side of the bed
Answer: b) Break your neck
5. What is the opposite of "neck"?
a) N/A
b) Hand
c) Head
d) Foot
Answer: a) N/A
