Basic Details
Word: Almond
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A hard, oval-shaped nut that grows on trees and is often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
Synonyms: Nut, seed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- As sweet as an almond: Used to describe someone who is very kind and gentle. Example: "Her smile was as sweet as an almond, making everyone feel welcome."
- In the almond of time: Referring to something that happens sooner than expected. Example: "The cake will be ready in the almond of time, just in time for the party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I enjoy snacking on almonds because they are healthy and tasty.
Example 2: The baker added almond flour to the recipe to give the cake a rich flavour.
Example 3: Every morning, I sprinkle some sliced almonds on my cereal for added crunch.
Fun Fact
Did you know that almonds are actually seeds from the fruit of the almond tree? While we call them nuts, they are botanically classified as seeds!
Famous Quote
"To be happy is to be able to become one with the tree and to truly appreciate the almond." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "almond" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A hard, oval-shaped nut
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A special animal
Answer: b) A hard, oval-shaped nut
2. Which of these is a synonym of "almond"?
a) Vegetable
b) Seed
c) Berry
d) Grain
Answer: b) Seed
3. Which sentence uses "almond" correctly?
a) The almond is swimming in the pond.
b) My favourite ice cream flavour is almond.
c) The almond ran very fast.
d) The almond fell from a flower.
Answer: b) My favourite ice cream flavour is almond.
4. Which idiom includes the word "almond"?
a) As sweet as an almond
b) As brave as a lion
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Time flies
Answer: a) As sweet as an almond
5. What is the opposite of "almond"?
a) N/A
b) Orange
c) Banana
d) Kiwi
Answer: a) N/A
