Basic Details
Word: Upstairs
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Referring to a higher level or floor of a building.
Synonyms: Above, on the upper floor
Antonyms: Downstairs, below
Idioms and Phrases
- All upstairs: To be mentally alert or aware. Example: "After a good night's sleep, he was all upstairs and ready to solve the puzzles."
- Upstairs and downstairs: Refers to both upper and lower floors in a building, often used to show different activities occurring. Example: "The family was busy upstairs and downstairs, preparing for the big celebration."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children ran upstairs to their rooms to play with their toys.
Example 2: We decided to have our meeting upstairs in the bright room with a nice view.
Example 3: The sound of laughter came from upstairs where the party was taking place.
Fun Fact
The term upstairs dates back to the 15th century. It originally referred to the upper chambers of larger houses where the wealthy lived, emphasising the division between social classes based on the levels of a home.
Famous Quote
"There is no place like home; it comforts and warms your heart, whether it be upstairs or downstairs." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "upstairs" mean?
a) A place in the garden
b) The lower level of a building
c) A higher level of a building
d) A type of food
Answer: c) A higher level of a building
2. Which of these is a synonym of "upstairs"?
a) Downstairs
b) In the basement
c) Above
d) Outside
Answer: c) Above
3. What is an antonym of "upstairs"?
a) Above
b) Downstairs
c) On the roof
d) Near the window
Answer: b) Downstairs
4. Which sentence uses "upstairs" correctly?
a) The cat slept upstairs on the bed.
b) The boy cooked upstairs in the kitchen.
c) The flower grew upstairs in the garden.
d) The dog played upstairs outside.
Answer: a) The cat slept upstairs on the bed.
5. Which idiom means being alert and aware?
a) Downstairs and upstairs
b) All upstairs
c) The upstairs room
d) A step up
Answer: b) All upstairs
