Basic Details
Word: Pants
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An item of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.
Synonyms: Trousers, slacks
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- The pants off (someone): To defeat someone completely or outshine them. Example: "She performed so well in the competition that she took the pants off everyone else."
- Pants on fire: Used to imply that someone is lying. Example: "When he claimed he finished his homework, I knew his pants were on fire since I saw him playing video games."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I bought a new pair of pants for the school trip, and they are very comfortable.
Example 2: It was so cold outside that I had to wear thick pants to keep warm.
Example 3: She chose bright red pants to match her cheerful personality.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pants have been around for thousands of years? They were originally designed for horseback riding in ancient cultures, as they provided better movement and protection than skirts!
Famous Quote
"You can never be overdressed or overeducated." - Oscar Wilde (Although not about pants specifically, it encourages the idea that good clothing can elevate one's experience.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pants" mean?
a) A type of shirt
b) An item of clothing for the legs
c) A type of shoe
d) A kind of hat
Answer: b) An item of clothing for the legs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pants"?
a) Jacket
b) Trousers
c) Scarf
d) Shoes
Answer: b) Trousers
3. Which sentence uses "pants" correctly?
a) The pants flew away in the wind.
b) I washed my pants and hung them out to dry.
c) The pants jumped across the room.
d) My pants sang a beautiful song.
Answer: b) I washed my pants and hung them out to dry.
4. Which idiom implies that someone is lying?
a) The pants off someone
b) Pants on fire
c) Up in the air
d) On cloud nine
Answer: b) Pants on fire
5. What is the opposite of "pants"?
a) N/A
b) Shirt
c) Shoes
d) Hat
Answer: a) N/A
