Basic Details
Word: Batch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of things or people that are dealt with at the same time or made together.
Synonyms: Group, Set, Bunch
Antonyms: Individual, Single
Idioms and Phrases
- Batch cooking: Preparing a large amount of food all at once. Example: "I spent the weekend batch cooking meals for the week ahead."
- Sealed with a batch: To conclude something with a final decision or agreement. Example: "The project was sealed with a batch after everyone agreed on the terms."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baker prepared a fresh batch of cookies for the sale.
Example 2: My teacher gave us a batch of papers to complete over the weekend.
Example 3: We received a batch of new books for the library this month.
Fun Fact
The word "batch" comes from the Old English word "bacan," which means to bake. It originally referred to the amount of bread made at one time before evolving into more general use.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." Arnold H. Glasow
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "batch" mean?
a) A singular item
b) A group of things
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A group of things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "batch"?
a) Individual
b) Group
c) Mountain
d) Ocean
Answer: b) Group
3. Which word is an antonym of "batch"?
a) Set
b) Bunch
c) Single
d) Pack
Answer: c) Single
4. Which sentence uses "batch" correctly?
a) I bought a batch of milk from the store.
b) The cat chased a batch of mice.
c) She completed her homework in a batch.
d) He saw a batch of clouds in the sky.
Answer: c) She completed her homework in a batch.
5. Which idiom means to prepare a lot of food at once?
a) Sealed with a batch
b) Batch cooking
c) A batch of bees
d) Under a batch
Answer: b) Batch cooking
