Basic Details
Word: Stale
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is old, no longer fresh, or has lost its original quality.
Synonyms: Old, musty, rotten, expired
Antonyms: Fresh, new, lively, vibrant
Idioms and Phrases
- Stale news: Refers to information that is no longer current or relevant. Example: "His defeat in the tournament was stale news; everyone has moved on to the next competition."
- Stale bread: Refers to bread that has gone hard or dry from age. Example: "She didnt want to waste the stale bread, so she made croutons for the soup."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bread was stale and hard, making it difficult to eat without toasting.
Example 2: After weeks of sitting in the fridge, the vegetables had become stale and unappetising.
Example 3: His jokes were so stale that nobody laughed; they had heard them all before.
Fun Fact
Did you know that stale bread can actually be made fresh again by sprinkling it with a bit of water and putting it in the oven for a few minutes? This can restore its texture!
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Peter Drucker. This serves as a reminder that we should always strive for freshness in our ideas and actions rather than sticking to stale routines.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stale" mean?
a) Fresh and new
b) Old and no longer fresh
c) Very sweet
d) Hot and spicy
Answer: b) Old and no longer fresh
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stale"?
a) Fresh
b) Expired
c) Vibrant
d) Bright
Answer: b) Expired
3. Which is an antonym of "stale"?
a) Old
b) Musty
c) Fresh
d) Rotten
Answer: c) Fresh
4. Which sentence uses "stale" correctly?
a) The stale jokes made everyone laugh harder than before.
b) His ideas were stale and failed to amaze the audience.
c) I found a way to make stale soup better.
d) The sun was stale that day.
Answer: b) His ideas were stale and failed to amaze the audience.
5. What does "stale news" refer to?
a) Outdated and irrelevant information
b) Fresh and exciting information
c) New gossip
d) Important events
Answer: a) Outdated and irrelevant information
