Basic Details
Word: Bandage
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strip of material used to cover and protect a wound or injury.
Synonyms: Dressing, wrap, plaster
Antonyms: Expose, uncover
Idioms and Phrases
- Wrap it up with a bandage: To finish something up or conclude a discussion, often in a satisfying way. Example: "After much debate, we managed to wrap it up with a bandage, and everyone agreed on the final decision."
- Put a bandage on it: To try to temporarily fix or cover up a problem rather than solving it completely. Example: "Instead of addressing the issue, he just put a bandage on it and hoped it would go away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After falling off his bicycle, he needed a bandage for the scrape on his knee.
Example 2: The nurse carefully applied a bandage to the patient's cut to prevent infection.
Example 3: It's important to keep the bandage clean and dry while it heals.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first recorded use of bandages dates back to ancient Egypt, where they used linen strips to wrap wounds and injuries?
Famous Quote
"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bandage" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A strip to cover an injury
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of game
Answer: b) A strip to cover an injury
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bandage"?
a) Table
b) Dressing
c) Shoe
d) Window
Answer: b) Dressing
3. Which is an antonym of "bandage"?
a) Wrap
b) Expose
c) Protect
d) Secure
Answer: b) Expose
4. Which sentence uses "bandage" correctly?
a) She decided to bandage her homework.
b) The doctor instructed him to change the bandage regularly.
c) They bandage a cake for the party.
d) The cat jumped over the bandage.
Answer: b) The doctor instructed him to change the bandage regularly.
5. What does "wrap it up with a bandage" mean?
a) To finish something up
b) To start a new project
c) To give someone a gift
d) To make a wound worse
Answer: a) To finish something up
