Basic Details
Word: Ounce
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small unit of weight equal to one-sixteenth of a pound.
Synonyms: Grams, drams
Antonyms: Pound
Idioms and Phrases
- Not an ounce of doubt: To be completely sure about something. Example: "I have not an ounce of doubt that she will succeed in her exams."
- Not give an ounce: To not care at all about something. Example: "He did not give an ounce about what others thought of his choice."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The recipe calls for an ounce of sugar to sweeten the cake.
Example 2: She weighed the ingredients carefully, making sure each ounce was precise.
Example 3: The puppy seemed to gain an ounce in weight each day as it grew.
Fun Fact
The ounce has its origins in the Latin word "uncia," which means "one-twelfth," as it was originally used to measure one-twelfth of a Roman pound.
Famous Quote
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ounce" mean?
a) A large unit of distance
b) A small unit of weight
c) A time measurement
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A small unit of weight
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ounce"?
a) Kilogram
b) Grams
c) Foot
d) Litre
Answer: b) Grams
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "ounce"?
a) Tonne
b) Grain
c) Pound
d) Stone
Answer: c) Pound
4. Which sentence uses "ounce" correctly?
a) She took an ounce of water and spilled it on the floor.
b) An ounce of happiness can make a big difference in life.
c) He climbed the ounce during the hike.
d) The car went an ounce faster than usual.
Answer: b) An ounce of happiness can make a big difference in life.
5. What does the idiom "not give an ounce" mean?
a) To be very generous
b) To care deeply
c) To not care at all
d) To weigh something carefully
Answer: c) To not care at all
