Basic Details
Word: Wrinkle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small line or fold in something, especially in skin or fabric.
Synonyms: Crease, fold, line
Antonyms: Smoothness, flatness
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw a wrinkle into something: To cause a problem or complication in a plan. Example: "We had everything ready for the picnic, but the rain threw a wrinkle into our plans."
- Let the cat out of the bag: To accidentally reveal a secret or plan, often creating unexpected problems. Example: "When she mentioned the surprise party, she threw a wrinkle into our plans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I noticed a wrinkle on my shirt after sitting for too long without getting up.
Example 2: As we get older, we may start to see more wrinkles on our skin.
Example 3: The artist used a special technique to create beautiful wrinkles in the fabric of the painting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "wrinkle" comes from an Old English word "wrincle," which means to twist or curl? This reflects how wrinkles often appear as twists or folds.
Famous Quote
"Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been." Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wrinkle" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A small line or fold
c) A sweet treat
d) A tool for measuring
Answer: b) A small line or fold
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wrinkle"?
a) Smoothness
b) Crease
c) Brightness
d) Softness
Answer: b) Crease
3. Which sentence uses "wrinkle" correctly?
a) The wrinkle of the paper made it hard to read.
b) The wrinkle ran quickly to catch the ball.
c) The flower bloomed with a beautiful wrinkle.
d) The wrinkle swam in the pond.
Answer: a) The wrinkle of the paper made it hard to read.
4. Which idiom means to cause a problem?
a) Throw a wrinkle into something
b) Let the cat out of the bag
c) Take the bull by the horns
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: a) Throw a wrinkle into something
5. What is the opposite of "wrinkle"?
a) N/A
b) Scrunch
c) Smoothness
d) Fold
Answer: c) Smoothness
