Basic Details
Word: Plug
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device used to connect an electrical appliance to an electrical supply or a small object that fills a hole.
Synonyms: Stopper, connector
Antonyms: Outlet, hole
Idioms and Phrases
- Pull the plug: To stop something or end it suddenly. Example: "The manager decided to pull the plug on the project after it faced too many challenges."
- Plug away: To continue working hard at something, even if it's difficult. Example: "Even though the task was tough, she decided to plug away until it was finished."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please make sure to plug in your phone charger before going to bed.
Example 2: My little brother used a cork to plug the hole in his toy boat.
Example 3: The electrician showed us how to plug the new appliance into the wall socket safely.
Fun Fact
The word "plug" originally referred to a type of stopper in the early 14th century and comes from the Old Norse word "plugg," which means to "block or stop." Over time, it expanded in meaning to include the electrical sense we use today.
Famous Quote
"You can never be overdressed or overeducated, but I think you can be overplugged." Kaley Cuoco
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "plug" mean?
a) A small animal
b) A device to connect to electricity
c) A type of food
d) A tool for gardening
Answer: b) A device to connect to electricity
2. Which of these is a synonym of "plug"?
a) Hammer
b) Stopper
c) Spoon
d) Chair
Answer: b) Stopper
3. Which of these is an antonym of "plug"?
a) Hole
b) Cap
c) Lid
d) Cover
Answer: a) Hole
4. Which sentence uses "plug" correctly?
a) I need to plug my laptop into the charger.
b) The plug ran very fast.
c) She decided to plug the cake because it was too soft.
d) The dog was a strong plug in the game.
Answer: a) I need to plug my laptop into the charger.
5. What does it mean to "pull the plug"?
a) To start a machine
b) To stop something
c) To cover a hole
d) To make a new friend
Answer: b) To stop something
