Basic Details
Word: Breed
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning: To have or produce young animals or plants; a particular type or variety of animal or plant.
Synonyms: Raise, Rear, Type, Variety
Antonyms: Destroy, Obliterate
Idioms and Phrases
- Birds of a feather breed together: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to group together. Example: "You can see that they get along well; its true that birds of a feather breed together."
- To breed hatred: To cause or increase feelings of hatred. Example: "The unfair treatment of some created a divide that began to breed hatred among the communities."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Farmers often breed cows to produce better milk and healthier calves.
Example 2: This garden is known for the special breed of roses that bloom each spring.
Example 3: The dog breeder was proud of the new puppies from a rare breed.
Fun Fact
The word "breed" comes from the Old English word "bredan," which means to "bring forth" or "raise." It has been used for centuries in connection with agriculture and animal husbandry.
Famous Quote
"Nature breeds and breeds, and she must have her will." William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "breed" mean?
a) To destroy animals
b) To have or produce young animals or plants
c) To play with animals
d) To eat plants
Answer: b) To have or produce young animals or plants
2. Which of these is a synonym of "breed"?
a) Swim
b) Raise
c) Sing
d) Jump
Answer: b) Raise
3. Which of these is an antonym of "breed"?
a) Create
b) Grow
c) Destroy
d) Generate
Answer: c) Destroy
4. Which sentence uses "breed" correctly?
a) They breed roses in the garden.
b) They breed to the market in the car.
c) They breed their shoes with flowers.
d) They breed up the hill.
Answer: a) They breed roses in the garden.
5. Which idiom means similar types group together?
a) Raise the roof
b) Birds of a feather breed together
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) All bark and no bite
Answer: b) Birds of a feather breed together
