Basic Details
Word: Bough
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large branch of a tree.
Synonyms: Branch, limb, shoot
Antonyms: Trunk (in terms of the main structure of a tree)
Idioms and Phrases
- Barking up the wrong bough: Misleading oneself or pursuing the wrong course of action. Example: "If you think I would steal the cake, you're barking up the wrong bough."
- Too many boughs to climb: Having too many tasks to manage or being overwhelmed. Example: "I can't take on any more projects; I already have too many boughs to climb."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bird was perched on a thick bough, singing its morning song.
Example 2: During the storm, a strong wind made several boughs break off the old oak tree.
Example 3: The children enjoyed climbing the lower boughs of the tree in their backyard.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some trees can have boughs that grow to be over 10 feet long? These vast branches help support the tree and provide shade beneath them for various animals and plants.
Famous Quote
"The tree that is made with the boughs of the past will never bear the fruit of the future." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bough" mean?
a) A part of a fruit
b) A large branch of a tree
c) A type of flower
d) A root vegetable
Answer: b) A large branch of a tree
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bough"?
a) Trunk
b) Limb
c) Leaf
d) Petal
Answer: b) Limb
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "bough" in the context of a tree?
a) Branch
b) Stem
c) Leaf
d) Trunk
Answer: d) Trunk
4. Which sentence uses "bough" correctly?
a) The bough of the tree was covered in snow.
b) She bough a new dress for the party.
c) The chef will bough a delicious meal.
d) The cat slept on the bough of a chair.
Answer: a) The bough of the tree was covered in snow.
5. What does it mean when someone is "barking up the wrong bough"?
a) Chasing a tree
b) Pursuing the wrong idea
c) Finding a new place
d) Climbing a tall structure
Answer: b) Pursuing the wrong idea
