Basic Details
Word: Capsule
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small container or a small case that holds something, often used for medicine.
Synonyms: Container, capsule, pill
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Time capsule: A container holding historical records or items, preserved for the future. Example: "The school created a time capsule to show what life was like in 2023."
- Capsule of knowledge: A small, concentrated amount of information. Example: "The teacher provided us with a capsule of knowledge about the solar system in just one lesson."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doctor gave me a capsule to help with my headache.
Example 2: The time capsule was buried in the ground to be opened many years later.
Example 3: In science class, we learned how to open a capsule and examine what is inside.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "capsule" comes from the Latin word "capsula," which means "small box"? Capsules have been used for thousands of years to hold medicine and other substances!
Famous Quote
"Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it." Thomas Full
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "capsule" mean?
a) A large container
b) A small container
c) A type of fruit
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A small container
2. Which of these is a synonym of "capsule"?
a) Box
b) Balloon
c) Pen
d) Chair
Answer: a) Box
3. Which sentence uses "capsule" correctly?
a) The capsule flew high in the sky.
b) The capsule contained the medicine I needed.
c) The capsule grew in the garden.
d) The capsule rang like a bell.
Answer: b) The capsule contained the medicine I needed.
4. Which idiom refers to a container for future use?
a) Capsule of knowledge
b) Time capsule
c) Capsule of dreams
d) Pearl of wisdom
Answer: b) Time capsule
5. What is the opposite of "capsule"?
a) N/A
b) Box
c) Container
d) Volume
Answer: a) N/A
