Basic Details
Word: Vegetable
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food, usually as part of a meal.
Synonyms: Veggie, greens, produce
Antonyms: Fruit, meat
Idioms and Phrases
- In a pickle: To be in a difficult situation. Example: "I found myself in a pickle when I forgot my homework at home."
- To veg out: To relax and do very little, often in front of a screen. Example: "On weekends, I love to veg out and watch my favourite movies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Eating a variety of vegetables is important for a healthy diet.
Example 2: The farmer's market was filled with fresh vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, and peppers.
Example 3: My favourite way to eat vegetables is by roasting them with a bit of olive oil and spices.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "vegetable" comes from the Latin word "vegetabilis," which means "growing" or "growing green"? This reflects how vegetables are a key part of plant growth.
Famous Quote
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vegetable" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A plant or part of a plant eaten as food
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of drink
Answer: b) A plant or part of a plant eaten as food
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vegetable"?
a) Meat
b) Fruit
c) Veggie
d) Grain
Answer: c) Veggie
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "vegetable"?
a) Salad
b) Fruit
c) Potato
d) Carrot
Answer: b) Fruit
4. Which sentence uses "vegetable" correctly?
a) The vegetable is flying in the sky.
b) I like to eat a variety of vegetables every day.
c) The vegetable ran to school.
d) I saw a vegetable swim in the pool.
Answer: b) I like to eat a variety of vegetables every day.
5. What does the idiom "to veg out" mean?
a) To plant vegetables
b) To relax and do very little
c) To eat vegetables
d) To cook a meal
Answer: b) To relax and do very little
