Basic Details
Word: Vase
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A container used to hold flowers or other decorative items.
Synonyms: Container, pot, receptacle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Like a bull in a china shop: To be very clumsy in a delicate situation. Example: "When he entered the room and accidentally knocked over a vase, he looked like a bull in a china shop."
- Putting all your eggs in one basket: To risk everything on a single venture, similar to putting all flowers in one vase. Example: "By investing all his savings in one company, he was putting all his eggs in one basket."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She placed the beautiful roses in a glass vase on the dining table.
Example 2: The antique vase was carefully cleaned to restore its original shine.
Example 3: At the art gallery, there was a stunning vase made entirely of pottery on display.
Fun Fact
Did you know that vases have been used since ancient times, with some of the oldest discovered dating back to around 10,000 BC? They were originally made of clay and often used for storing food and water!
Famous Quote
"The vase that holds your tears has to be the same vase that holds your joys." Karen A. Baquiran
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vase" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) A container for flowers
c) A kind of chair
d) A type of game
Answer: b) A container for flowers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vase"?
a) Bucket
b) Pot
c) Table
d) Lamp
Answer: b) Pot
3. Which sentence uses "vase" correctly?
a) The vase sang beautifully.
b) The vase was filled with colourful flowers.
c) The vase flew across the room.
d) The vase played football.
Answer: b) The vase was filled with colourful flowers.
4. Which idiom relates to being clumsy around delicate items, like a vase?
a) Putting all your eggs in one basket
b) Like a bull in a china shop
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: b) Like a bull in a china shop
5. What is the opposite of "vase"?
a) N/A
b) Plate
c) Pan
d) Table
Answer: a) N/A
