Basic Details
Word: Bracket
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A support or a pairing symbol used in writing or construction to hold things together.
Synonyms: Support, holder, category
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Under the same bracket: Used to describe people or things belonging to the same category. Example: "All these animals are under the same bracket of wild creatures."
- Put in brackets: To set something aside or to not consider it important. Example: "He decided to put her complaints in brackets while making the final decision."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The workers used metal brackets to hold the shelves securely on the wall.
Example 2: In mathematics, we often use square brackets to indicate order in calculations.
Example 3: The animals can be grouped into different brackets according to their habitat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "bracket" comes from the Old French word "braguette," which means a small projection or support? It has been used in English since the late 15th century!
Famous Quote
"Man is the measure of all things" Protagoras, which suggests that people create their own categories or 'brackets' for understanding the world.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bracket" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A support or symbol
c) A kind of animal
d) A fashion item
Answer: b) A support or symbol
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bracket"?
a) Organiser
b) Support
c) Container
d) Tool
Answer: b) Support
3. Which sentence uses "bracket" correctly?
a) The cat jumped through the bracket.
b) He built a bracket to hold his books.
c) She painted a bracket on the canvas.
d) The bracket flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) He built a bracket to hold his books.
4. Which idiom means the same as "bracket"?
a) Put in brackets
b) Under the same bracket
c) Close the door
d) Cross the bridge
Answer: b) Under the same bracket
5. What is the opposite of "bracket"?
a) N/A
b) Separation
c) Connection
d) Addition
Answer: a) N/A
