Basic Details
Word: Bubble
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A thin sphere of liquid filled with air or gas; it often floats in the air or water and pops easily.
Synonyms: Blister globule sphere
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bubble over: To be so full of happiness or excitement that it is hard to keep in. Example: "She was bubbling over with joy when she received the good news."
- Live in a bubble: To be unaware of the realities of the outside world. Example: "He lived in a bubble never knowing about the problems in his community."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children giggled as they watched the bubbles float up into the air during their bath time.
Example 2: We blew big bubbles with our gum trying to see who could make the largest one.
Example 3: The soap bubble burst with a tiny pop when it touched the sharp edge of the table.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the largest bubble ever blown was measured at 30 inches in diameter? It was created by a teenager using a special technique!
Famous Quote
"We all need to nurture our inner bubble of happiness." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bubble" mean?
a) A shape made of ice
b) A round shape made of liquid filled with air
c) A type of flower
d) A kind of sound
Answer: b) A round shape made of liquid filled with air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bubble"?
a) Ball
b) Globule
c) Rod
d) Box
Answer: b) Globule
3. Which sentence uses "bubble" correctly?
a) The bubble floated high before it popped.
b) The bubble ran very fast in the race.
c) I read a book about bubbles in the garden.
d) The bubble went to school with me.
Answer: a) The bubble floated high before it popped.
4. Which idiom means to be overly excited?
a) Live in a bubble
b) Bubble over
c) Cast a shadow
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) Bubble over
5. What is the opposite of "bubble"?
a) N/A
b) Block
c) Flat
d) Solid
Answer: a) N/A
