Basic Details
Word: Spoon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A kitchen utensil used for eating, stirring, or serving food, typically having a round bowl at one end and a long handle.
Synonyms: Utensil, scoop
Antonyms: Fork, knife
Idioms and Phrases
- Spoon-fed: To have information or knowledge given to someone in an easy way. Example: "He was spoon-fed the answers during the exam instead of learning them."
- Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth: To be born into a wealthy and privileged family. Example: "She didn't have to work hard for anything; she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a spoon to mix the ingredients for the cake batter.
Example 2: At breakfast, I poured cereal into a bowl and grabbed a spoon to enjoy it.
Example 3: The soup was too hot to eat, so I let it cool down before taking a spoonful.
Fun Fact
Spoons have been used by humans for thousands of years, with some of the earliest spoons made from wood or stone. In ancient Egypt, spoons were often made from precious metals and decorated with intricate designs.
Famous Quote
"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." - Mary Poppins
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "spoon" mean?
a) A type of fork
b) A kitchen utensil
c) A kind of knife
d) A cooking pot
Answer: b) A kitchen utensil
2. Which of these is a synonym of "spoon"?
a) Knife
b) Utensil
c) Plate
d) Cup
Answer: b) Utensil
3. Which sentence uses "spoon" correctly?
a) The spoon danced at the party.
b) I need a spoon to eat my soup.
c) The spoon flew in the air.
d) I painted my spoon blue.
Answer: b) I need a spoon to eat my soup.
4. Which idiom means to easily receive help without needing to work for it?
a) Spoon-fed
b) A spoonful of sugar
c) Born with a silver spoon
d) The spoon that stirs the pot
Answer: a) Spoon-fed
5. What is the opposite of "spoon"?
a) Fork
b) Cup
c) Plate
d) Glass
Answer: a) Fork
