Basic Details
Word: Tiny
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very small in size.
Synonyms: Small, miniature, little
Antonyms: Huge, large, massive
Idioms and Phrases
- Tiny but mighty: Refers to something or someone small that has great power or strength. Example: "Even though the engine was tiny, it turned out to be mighty enough to power the whole vehicle."
- A tiny drop in the ocean: Describes something small that has little effect in a large context. Example: "His donation seemed like a tiny drop in the ocean compared to the total needed for the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tiny ant marched across the ground in search of food.
Example 2: She had a tiny kitten that fit perfectly in the palm of her hand.
Example 3: The tiny flower bloomed amidst the tall grass, capturing everyone's attention.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tiny" comes from the Middle English word "tini?" It has been used since the 14th century to describe something small.
Famous Quote
"The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention." John Burroughs
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tiny" mean?
a) Very large
b) Very small
c) Average-sized
d) Long
Answer: b) Very small
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tiny"?
a) Huge
b) Small
c) Tall
d) Wide
Answer: b) Small
3. Which sentence uses "tiny" correctly?
a) The tiny elephant played in the water.
b) The tiny kitten curled up on my lap.
c) The tiny mountain was covered in snow.
d) The tiny airplane soared through the clouds.
Answer: b) The tiny kitten curled up on my lap.
4. Which idiom means something small that has great power?
a) A tiny drop in the ocean
b) Tiny but mighty
c) Small steps lead to big changes
d) Tiny seeds grow large trees
Answer: b) Tiny but mighty
5. What is the opposite of "tiny"?
a) Small
b) Mega
c) Large
d) Miniature
Answer: c) Large
