Basic Details
Word: Bovine
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to cattle, such as cows and bulls.
Synonyms: Cattle-related, bovids
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bovine gaze: A blank or dull look, similar to how a cow might look. Example: "After hours of studying, her expression turned into a bovine gaze as she struggled to stay awake."
- As stubborn as a mule (or cow): Used to describe someone who refuses to change their mind. Example: "He was as stubborn as a mule when it came to trying new foods, insisting on his usual meals."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer raised a variety of bovine animals, including cows and bulls, for their milk and meat.
Example 2: Bovine health is crucial for ensuring high-quality dairy production on the farm.
Example 3: The young boy enjoyed watching the bovine creatures graze peacefully in the field.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cows are very social animals? They form close friendships with other cows and can even become stressed if they are separated from their companions!
Famous Quote
"The cow is a very awkward animal; it has six stomachs, no chest and legs that cannot help it to walk without stumbling." John OLeary
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bovine" mean?
a) Relating to birds
b) Relating to fish
c) Relating to cattle
d) Relating to reptiles
Answer: c) Relating to cattle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bovine"?
a) Feline
b) Equine
c) Cattle-related
d) Canine
Answer: c) Cattle-related
3. Which sentence uses "bovine" correctly?
a) The feline slept in the sun.
b) The bovine animals in the field were grazing peacefully.
c) He wore a bovine shirt to the party.
d) The bovine danced at the festival.
Answer: b) The bovine animals in the field were grazing peacefully.
4. Which idiom means the same as "bovine"?
a) Bovine gaze
b) As wise as an owl
c) As fierce as a lion
d) As quick as a rabbit
Answer: a) Bovine gaze
5. What is the opposite of "bovine"?
a) N/A
b) Bird
c) Fish
d) Feline
Answer: a) N/A
