Basic Details
Word: Cement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A grey powder used in building to make concrete or mortar, which hardens when mixed with water.
Synonyms: Binder, adhesive
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cement the relationship: To make a relationship stronger or more solid. Example: "They went on a trip together to cement their friendship."
- Put it in cement: To make something permanent or unchangeable. Example: "Once we decided on the plans, we put it in cement and couldnt change it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The builders used cement to hold the bricks together for the new wall.
Example 2: After mixing the cement with water, it began to set and harden quickly.
Example 3: The garden path was made of cement tiles that added a decorative touch to the yard.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cement was used by the ancient Romans, and their structures, like the Pantheon, are still standing strong today? They used a mixture of volcanic ash and lime to create a durable cement.
Famous Quote
"The world is a concrete jungle and in the end, we all have to build our own roads." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cement" mean?
a) A type of wood
b) A grey powder used in building
c) A kind of paint
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A grey powder used in building
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cement"?
a) Water
b) Binder
c) Brick
d) Steel
Answer: b) Binder
3. Which sentence uses "cement" correctly?
a) The cement danced in the wind.
b) The dog likes to play with cement.
c) The builders used cement to construct a wall.
d) I cemented my shoes with glue.
Answer: c) The builders used cement to construct a wall.
4. Which idiom means to make something stronger or more permanent?
a) Cement the relationship
b) Fly by the seat of your pants
c) Bark up the wrong tree
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Cement the relationship
5. What is the opposite of "cement"?
a) N/A
b) Liquid
c) Soil
d) Clothes
Answer: a) N/A
