Basic Details
Word: Clinic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where people go to get medical care or treatment.
Synonyms: Health centre, infirmary, surgery
Antonyms: Hospital (in some contexts, as clinics are smaller than hospitals)
Idioms and Phrases
- Walk-in clinic: A clinic that patients can visit without an appointment. Example: "I went to the walk-in clinic for a quick check-up."
- Clinic's hours: The times when a clinic is open for patients. Example: "Make sure to check the clinic's hours before you visit."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The clinic provides essential medical services to the local community.
Example 2: After feeling unwell for a few days, she decided to visit the clinic for some advice.
Example 3: The children's vaccination programme was held at the clinic to ensure all kids were protected.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "clinic" comes from the Greek word "klinein," which means "to lean" or "to recline"? It originally referred to a place where patients could lie down for treatment.
Famous Quote
"The clinic is a place where healing begins with understanding." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clinic" mean?
a) A building where people live
b) A place for medical care
c) A type of school
d) A supermarket
Answer: b) A place for medical care
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clinic"?
a) School
b) Health centre
c) Library
d) Theatre
Answer: b) Health centre
3. Which sentence uses "clinic" correctly?
a) The clinic is a great place for buying clothes.
b) The clinic was full of patients waiting to be seen.
c) I saw a movie at the clinic last night.
d) The clinic served delicious meals to the community.
Answer: b) The clinic was full of patients waiting to be seen.
4. Which idiom means the same as "clinic"?
a) Walk-in clinic
b) In the clinic
c) A theatre clinic
d) A music clinic
Answer: a) Walk-in clinic
5. What is the opposite of "clinic"?
a) Prison
b) N/A
c) School
d) Kitchen
Answer: b) N/A
