Basic Details
Word: Accomplice
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who helps someone do something, especially something wrong or illegal.
Synonyms: Partner, ally, associate
Antonyms: Opponent, enemy, rival
Idioms and Phrases
- Accomplice to a crime: To be involved in a wrongdoing with someone else. Example: "She was found to be an accomplice to the robbery, helping plan the heist."
- Birds of a feather flock together: This means that people with similar interests or behaviours often associate with each other. Example: "He chose his friends wisely, as birds of a feather flock together, and didn't want to become an accomplice to bad behaviour."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The detective discovered that the suspect had an accomplice who assisted in the planning of the crime.
Example 2: In the movie, the character’s accomplice was crucial to their success in escaping from the authorities.
Example 3: The police arrested both the thief and his accomplice, who had been helping him steal the cars.
Fun Fact
The word "accomplice" comes from the Latin word "complicare," which means "to fold together." This reflects how an accomplice is intertwined with the actions of another person.
Famous Quote
"No one can make you an accomplice in the crime of living your life to please others." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accomplice" mean?
a) A type of criminal
b) A person who helps someone do something
c) A law enforcement officer
d) A witness in court
Answer: b) A person who helps someone do something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accomplice"?
a) Rival
b) Partner
c) Stranger
d) Detective
Answer: b) Partner
3. Which word is an antonym of "accomplice"?
a) Associate
b) Ally
c) Opponent
d) Cohort
Answer: c) Opponent
4. Which sentence uses "accomplice" correctly?
a) The accomplice sang a beautiful song.
b) The accomplice fixed the broken bike.
c) The thief's accomplice was arrested along with him.
d) The accomplice decided to play a game.
Answer: c) The thief's accomplice was arrested along with him.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "accomplice"?
a) Birds of a feather flock together
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Birds of a feather flock together
