Basic Details
Word: Olive
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, oval fruit that is green or black and is often used to make oil or eaten as food.
Synonyms: Drupes, fruit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Olive branch: Symbol of peace or reconciliation. Example: "He offered an olive branch to his friend after their argument, hoping to mend their friendship."
- To take something with a pinch of olive: To not take something too seriously or to be cautious about it. Example: "When she said that the game was easy, he took it with a pinch of olive because he knew she was quite competitive."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The olive tree is known for its hardiness and can live for hundreds of years.
Example 2: We enjoyed a delicious salad topped with slices of fresh olive.
Example 3: Olive oil is widely used in cooking and is considered a healthy fat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that olives are harvested from olive trees and can be processed into oil? They have been cultivated for thousands of years and are an important part of Mediterranean cuisine.
Famous Quote
"Peace is the olive branch of the soul." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "olive" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A small fruit
c) A kind of flower
d) A kind of nut
Answer: b) A small fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "olive"?
a) Apple
b) Drupes
c) Banana
d) Citrus
Answer: b) Drupes
3. Which sentence uses "olive" correctly?
a) She painted the wall olive.
b) The olive is often used in salads.
c) Olives can run very fast.
d) The olive jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The olive is often used in salads.
4. Which idiom means to offer peace?
a) To take something with a pinch of olive
b) Olive branch
c) To be in a pickle
d) To bark up the wrong tree
Answer: b) Olive branch
5. What is the opposite of "olive"?
a) N/A
b) Cherry
c) Grape
d) Pear
Answer: a) N/A
