Basic Details
Word: Stamp
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: As a noun, it refers to an inked mark made on paper, usually for postage or as a sign of approval. As a verb, it means to press something down with force, often by putting your foot on it.
Synonyms: Imprint, seal, mark, thump
Antonyms: Lift, raise, remove
Idioms and Phrases
- Stamp of approval: A sign that something is accepted or endorsed. Example: "The new policy received the manager's stamp of approval."
- Stamp out: To eliminate or eradicate something undesirable. Example: "The organisation aims to stamp out bullying in schools."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I put a stamp on the envelope before mailing my letter to Grandma.
Example 2: She stamped her feet in excitement when she saw the surprise party set up for her.
Example 3: The official stamp on the document indicated that it was officially recognised.
Fun Fact
The earliest known postage stamp, known as the "Penny Black," was issued in Britain in 1840 and featured a portrait of Queen Victoria.
Famous Quote
"Every step I take is a stamp on the image of my future." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stamp" mean as a noun?
a) A type of flower
b) An inked mark or ticket
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of tool
Answer: b) An inked mark or ticket
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stamp" when used as a verb?
a) Jump
b) Press
c) Pull
d) Slide
Answer: b) Press
3. Which sentence uses "stamp" correctly as a noun?
a) I saw a stamp on the ceiling.
b) The lamp needs to stamp to work.
c) He placed a stamp on the letter to send it.
d) The dog stamps at the door.
Answer: c) He placed a stamp on the letter to send it.
4. Which idiom means an endorsement or acceptance?
a) Cold feet
b) Stamp of approval
c) A change of heart
d) On the spot
Answer: b) Stamp of approval
5. What is the opposite of "stamp" in the context of lifting something?
a) N/A
b) Push
c) Raise
d) Sit
Answer: c) Raise
