Basic Details
Word: Coin
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, flat piece of metal that is used as money.
Synonyms: Token, currency, metal money
Antonyms: Note, paper money
Idioms and Phrases
- Two sides of the same coin: This means that two things may seem different but are actually connected. Example: "Happiness and sadness are often seen as two sides of the same coin."
- A coin for your thoughts: This is a way of asking someone what they are thinking about. Example: "You've been quiet for a while, here's a coin for your thoughts!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Each time I buy something, I make sure to have enough coins in my pocket.
Example 2: When I found a shiny coin on the ground, I picked it up and added it to my collection.
Example 3: The coin was old and showed signs of being used for many years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first coins were made over 2,600 years ago in what is now Turkey? They were made from a mixture of gold and silver called electrum!
Famous Quote
"A penny saved is a penny earned." - Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "coin" mean?
a) A paper note
b) A small piece of metal used as money
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A small piece of metal used as money
2. Which of these is a synonym of "coin"?
a) Note
b) Token
c) Credit card
d) Bill
Answer: b) Token
3. Which is an antonym of "coin"?
a) Token
b) Paper money
c) Currency
d) Metal money
Answer: b) Paper money
4. Which sentence uses "coin" correctly?
a) She tossed the coin into the air and made a wish.
b) The coin sang a lovely song.
c) The coin went to school.
d) The coin danced at the party.
Answer: a) She tossed the coin into the air and made a wish.
5. What does the idiom "two sides of the same coin" mean?
a) There are two coins involved.
b) Two things that are actually connected.
c) A coin that is flipped.
d) One side is better than the other.
Answer: b) Two things that are actually connected.
