Basic Details
Word: Portable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is easy to carry or move around.
Synonyms: Mobile, transportable, lightweight
Antonyms: Heavy, immovable, fixed
Idioms and Phrases
- Portable abilities: Skills or talents that can be used in various situations. Example: "Her portable abilities in communication helped her get multiple jobs."
- On-the-go: Refers to being active and busy, or able to do things while mobile. Example: "With a portable charger, I can stay connected even when I'm on-the-go."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The portable computer made it easy for him to work from anywhere, whether at home or in a caf.
Example 2: She bought a portable speaker to listen to music during her picnic in the park.
Example 3: The portable stove was perfect for camping trips, allowing them to cook meals easily.
Fun Fact
The word "portable" comes from the Latin word 'portare,' meaning 'to carry.' It has been used in English since the early 15th century!
Famous Quote
"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Hans Hofmann
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "portable" mean?
a) Something that is very heavy
b) Something that is easy to carry
c) Something that is always fixed in place
d) Something that cannot be seen
Answer: b) Something that is easy to carry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "portable"?
a) Heavy
b) Mobile
c) Unmovable
d) Fixed
Answer: b) Mobile
3. Which sentence uses "portable" correctly?
a) The portable desk couldn't fit through the door.
b) I love my portable guitar because I can take it anywhere.
c) The portable mountain couldn't be climbed.
d) The portable chair was stuck in the mud.
Answer: b) I love my portable guitar because I can take it anywhere.
4. Which idiom means the same as "portable"?
a) On-the-go
b) As heavy as a rock
c) Fixed in place
d) Running in circles
Answer: a) On-the-go
5. What is the opposite of "portable"?
a) Lightweight
b) Mobile
c) Immovable
d) Flexible
Answer: c) Immovable
