Basic Details
Word: Witch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A woman believed to have magical powers, often thought to practice witchcraft.
Synonyms: Sorceress, enchantress, spellbinder
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Witching hour: The time of night when witches are believed to be active, traditionally from midnight to 1 AM. Example: "They decided to tell scary stories during the witching hour."
- Make a witch's brew: To prepare a mix of different things, often implying randomness or chaos. Example: "She made a witch's brew of herbs and spices for the recipe."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In fairy tales, a witch often casts spells to help or hinder the main characters.
Example 2: During Halloween, many children dress up as witches with pointed hats and broomsticks.
Example 3: The old woman in the village was believed by some to be a witch, as she knew many herbal remedies for illnesses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the belief in witches and witchcraft dates back to ancient civilisations, where women who practiced healing and herbalism were often called witches?
Famous Quote
"A witch can be spectacularly happy as a witch without ever having to become a prince or a princess." Patricia A. McKillip
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "witch" mean?
a) A magical creature
b) A woman believed to have magical powers
c) An ancient warrior
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A woman believed to have magical powers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "witch"?
a) Sorceress
b) Pirate
c) Fairy
d) Adventurer
Answer: a) Sorceress
3. Which sentence uses "witch" correctly?
a) The witch flew her spaceship through the stars.
b) The witch baked a cake for the villagers.
c) The witch cast a spell to help the prince.
d) The witch swam fast in the ocean.
Answer: c) The witch cast a spell to help the prince.
4. Which idiom refers to a time of night associated with witches?
a) Bedtime story
b) Witching hour
c) Twilight zone
d) Midnight snack
Answer: b) Witching hour
5. What is the opposite of "witch"?
a) N/A
b) Wizard
c) Hero
d) Villain
Answer: a) N/A
