Basic Details
Word: Sidewalk
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A path for people to walk on, usually beside a road.
Synonyms: Pavement, walk
Antonyms: Road, street
Idioms and Phrases
- Sidewalk chalk: Refers to drawings made on the pavement with chalk, often seen in neighbourhoods in the summer. Example: "The kids spent the afternoon creating art with sidewalk chalk."
- Hit the sidewalk: To go out for a walk or to leave a place. Example: "After finishing our lunch, we decided to hit the sidewalk for a stroll around the park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new caf has outdoor seating on the sidewalk, making it a great place to relax.
Example 2: The children were playing hopscotch on the sidewalk, laughing and enjoying the sunny day.
Example 3: As we walked down the sidewalk, we noticed beautiful flowers blooming in the front gardens.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "sidewalk" is most commonly used in American English? In British English, it is referred to as the "pavement." Sidewalks are important for pedestrian safety, allowing people to walk without being in the road.
Famous Quote
"Walking is a mans best medicine." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sidewalk" mean?
a) A type of car
b) A path for walking
c) A kind of tree
d) A building
Answer: b) A path for walking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sidewalk"?
a) Road
b) Pavement
c) Garden
d) Field
Answer: b) Pavement
3. Which sentence uses "sidewalk" correctly?
a) The sidewalk was full of cars this morning.
b) People were walking along the sidewalk enjoying the fresh air.
c) The sidewalk flew in the breeze.
d) He built a sidewalk in the sky.
Answer: b) People were walking along the sidewalk enjoying the fresh air.
4. Which idiom means to go for a walk?
a) Hit the sidewalk
b) Walk in a park
c) Take a bus
d) Sit on the grass
Answer: a) Hit the sidewalk
5. What is the opposite of "sidewalk"?
a) Path
b) Road
c) Street
d) Trail
Answer: b) Road
