Basic Details
Word: Towel
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of cloth used for drying things such as your body or hands.
Synonyms: Cloth, rag, napkin
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw in the towel: To give up or admit defeat. Example: "After losing the game, the team decided to throw in the towel and accept their defeat."
- All washed up: To be finished or no longer effective. Example: "After missing the deadline, he felt all washed up at work."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After swimming in the pool, I wrapped myself in a warm towel to stay dry.
Example 2: Mum always keeps a towel handy in the kitchen for drying the dishes.
Example 3: The sign in the bathroom said to use a towel to dry your hands properly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that towels have been used for thousands of years? The earliest towels were made from linen and were used in ancient Egypt!
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela. (This quote can be related to "throwing in the towel" as a reminder to keep trying.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "towel" mean?
a) A piece of furniture
b) A type of food
c) A piece of cloth used for drying
d) A kind of animal
Answer: c) A piece of cloth used for drying
2. Which of these is a synonym for "towel"?
a) Cloth
b) Plate
c) Book
d) Chair
Answer: a) Cloth
3. Which sentence uses "towel" correctly?
a) She played with the towel on the playground.
b) After the shower, he used a towel to dry himself.
c) The towel is flying in the sky.
d) The towel sang a song.
Answer: b) After the shower, he used a towel to dry himself.
4. Which idiom means to give up?
a) Throw in the towel
b) All washed up
c) Under the weather
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) Throw in the towel
5. What is the opposite of "towel"?
a) N/A
b) Spoon
c) Cup
d) Fork
Answer: a) N/A
