Basic Details
Word: Toil
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To work very hard for a long period of time.
Synonyms: Labour, Strive, Struggle
Antonyms: Relax, Rest, Play
Idioms and Phrases
- Toil and trouble: Used to refer to hard work and challenges that come along the way. Example: "The project was filled with toil and trouble, but we eventually succeeded."
- Hard toil: Refers to working very hard, often physically. Example: "After a day of hard toil in the garden, he finally sat down to enjoy a cup of tea."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmers toil in the fields from sunrise to sunset to grow their crops.
Example 2: She had to toil long hours to complete the big project on time.
Example 3: The workers were proud of their toil as they built the new school in the community.
Fun Fact
The word "toil" comes from the Old French word "toiler," which means to work hard or to strive, and it has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Without labour, nothing prospers." Sophocles
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toil" mean?
a) To play freely
b) To work very hard
c) To take a nap
d) To eat quickly
Answer: b) To work very hard
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toil"?
a) Relax
b) Laugh
c) Labour
d) Enjoy
Answer: c) Labour
3. Which of these is an antonym of "toil"?
a) Work
b) Sweat
c) Relax
d) Strive
Answer: c) Relax
4. Which sentence uses "toil" correctly?
a) He likes to toil on the weekends by resting.
b) They toil each day to improve their skills.
c) She bought a book to toil on.
d) The dog will toil with the cat.
Answer: b) They toil each day to improve their skills.
5. What does the idiom "toil and trouble" mean?
a) To work hard without difficulties
b) To face challenges while working hard
c) To play games
d) To relax after working
Answer: b) To face challenges while working hard
