Basic Details
Word: Breed
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: A breed is a type of animal or plant that has been specially developed for certain characteristics. To breed means to mate animals or plants to produce offspring.
Synonyms: Type, kind, variety, species
Antonyms: Mixed, cross
Idioms and Phrases
- Birds of a feather breed together: This suggests that people of the same kind or nature often associate with each other. Example: "At the art exhibition, I noticed that birds of a feather breed together, with many artists mingling with other artists."
- To breed like rabbits: To reproduce quickly and often. Example: "In the summer, the garden was full of hedgehogs because they tend to breed like rabbits in warm weather!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer decided to breed her dogs to create a new puppy with special traits.
Example 2: This breed of horse is known for its speed and agility during races.
Example 3: Scientists often breed plants in laboratories to develop better varieties that can resist diseases.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term 'breed' originally comes from the Old English word 'bredan', which means 'to bring up' or 'to raise'? This reflects the care and attention that goes into breeding animals and plants.
Famous Quote
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." Native American Proverb
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "breed" mean as a noun?
a) A kind of food
b) A type of animal or plant
c) A type of clothing
d) A type of weather
Answer: b) A type of animal or plant
2. Which of these is a synonym of "breed"?
a) Type
b) Square
c) Fast
d) Bright
Answer: a) Type
3. Which sentence does not use "breed" correctly?
a) The cat is a breed of animal.
b) We will breed the puppies in the spring.
c) His shoes are the latest breed of fashion.
d) The farmer has many different breeds of goats.
Answer: c) His shoes are the latest breed of fashion.
4. Which idiom suggests that similar people associate together?
a) To breed like rabbits
b) Birds of a feather breed together
c) As busy as a bee
d) Every cloud has a silver lining
Answer: b) Birds of a feather breed together
5. What is the opposite of "breed"?
a) Breed
b) Mixed
c) Species
d) Kind
Answer: b) Mixed
