Basic Details
Word: Stack
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A pile of things placed one on top of the other / To arrange things in a pile.
Synonyms: Pile, heap, bundle
Antonyms: Unstack, scatter
Idioms and Phrases
- Stack the odds: To arrange situations in one's favour. Example: "She studied hard to stack the odds in her favour for the exam."
- Stack up against: To compare or measure against someone or something. Example: "Let's see how our team stacks up against the competition."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I will stack the books neatly on the shelf after I finish reading them.
Example 2: The children loved to stack the blocks as high as they could without them falling over.
Example 3: We decided to stack the firewood neatly in the garden shed to keep it dry.
Fun Fact
The word "stack" comes from the Old English word "stac," which means a "pile" or "heap." It has remained in use for centuries, often referring to the arrangement of various materials.
Famous Quote
"You're never too old to stack a high pile of books and dive into new adventures." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stack" mean?
a) To destroy
b) A pile of things placed one on top of another
c) A type of plant
d) A form of dance
Answer: b) A pile of things placed one on top of another
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stack"?
a) Line
b) Pile
c) Spread
d) Scatter
Answer: b) Pile
3. Which word is an antonym of "stack"?
a) Gather
b) Unstack
c) Arrange
d) Sort
Answer: b) Unstack
4. Which sentence uses "stack" correctly as a verb?
a) We need to stack the chairs after the meeting.
b) The stack was very big and heavy.
c) She chose to stack up her socks.
d) The pencil is on top of the stack.
Answer: a) We need to stack the chairs after the meeting.
5. What does the phrase "stack the odds" mean?
a) To get into trouble
b) To arrange situations to be more favourable
c) To complain about something
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To arrange situations to be more favourable
