Basic Details
Word: Wafted
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To pass or cause to pass easily or gently through the air.
Synonyms: Drifted, floated, carried
Antonyms: Stagnated, remained, anchored
Idioms and Phrases
- Waft on the breeze: To be carried lightly by the air. Example: "The sweet scent of flowers wafted on the breeze during the picnic."
- Waft away: To disappear or fade gradually. Example: "As the sun set, the laughter of the children wafted away into the night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The delicious aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, making everyone hungry.
Example 2: She held the flower up to her nose and smiled as the lovely scent wafted into the air.
Example 3: As the balloons floated away, the laughter of the children seemed to waft along with them.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "waft" comes from the Old Norse word "waft" which means "to lift" or "to carry"? It has been used in English since the late 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The scent of the flower wafted to me like a whisper in the wind." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wafted" mean?
a) To jump high
b) To pass gently through the air
c) To run quickly
d) To dig deep
Answer: b) To pass gently through the air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wafted"?
a) Anchored
b) Drifted
c) Buried
d) Stopped
Answer: b) Drifted
3. Which is an antonym of "wafted"?
a) Remained
b) Carried
c) Flowed
d) Glided
Answer: a) Remained
4. Which sentence uses "wafted" correctly?
a) The sound of music wafted through the halls.
b) She wafted the ball to her friend.
c) The cat wafted up the tree.
d) He wafted very loudly in class.
Answer: a) The sound of music wafted through the halls.
5. Which idiom refers to being carried lightly by the wind?
a) Floated on a cloud
b) Waft on the breeze
c) As light as a feather
d) Run like the wind
Answer: b) Waft on the breeze
