Basic Details
Word: Noise
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sound that is loud or unpleasant.
Synonyms: Sound, racket, din
Antonyms: Silence, quiet, stillness
Idioms and Phrases
- Make a noise: To complain or draw attention to something. Example: "She made a noise about the unfair decision."
- All noise and no substance: When something sounds impressive but lacks real value. Example: "The plan was all noise and no substance; it didn’t deliver any real results."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate on my homework.
Example 2: At the party, there was so much noise that I couldn't hear my friend speaking.
Example 3: The sudden noise of the thunder startled everyone in the room.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals, like elephants, can communicate with each other using infrasound, which is a type of noise below the range of human hearing? This allows them to communicate over long distances!
Famous Quote
"The louder the noise of the world, the more important it is to listen to the quiet voice of your heart." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "noise" mean?
a) A quiet sound
b) A pleasant melody
c) A loud or unpleasant sound
d) A type of instrument
Answer: c) A loud or unpleasant sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "noise"?
a) Whisper
b) Racket
c) Calm
d) Peace
Answer: b) Racket
3. Which word is an antonym of "noise"?
a) Sound
b) Silence
c) Disturbance
d) Roar
Answer: b) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "noise" correctly?
a) The noise of the birds woke me up.
b) The noise was very refreshing.
c) I enjoy the noise of the sea.
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
5. What does the idiom "make a noise" refer to?
a) To make a loud sound
b) To complain or draw attention to something
c) To be very quiet
d) To remain silent
Answer: b) To complain or draw attention to something
