Basic Details
Word: Complicated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is difficult to understand or deal with because it has many parts or steps.
Synonyms: Complex, intricate, difficult
Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, easy
Idioms and Phrases
- Its not rocket science: This means that something is not very complicated or difficult to understand. Example: "Fixing the printer isn't rocket science; you just need to plug it in!"
- To put two and two together: To understand something by piecing together information. Example: "When I saw the broken vase and the cat, I quickly put two and two together."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The maths problem was so complicated that I had to ask the teacher for help.
Example 2: His explanation of the project was complicated and hard to follow, which confused many of us.
Example 3: Although the recipe looked complicated, it turned out to be quite simple once I read through the steps.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "complicated" comes from the Latin word "complicare," which means "to fold together"? This explains why we use it to describe things with many layers or steps!
Famous Quote
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Confucius
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "complicated" mean?
a) Easy to understand
b) Simple and straightforward
c) Difficult to understand
d) Quick to solve
Answer: c) Difficult to understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "complicated"?
a) Easy
b) Difficult
c) Simple
d) Straightforward
Answer: b) Difficult
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "complicated"?
a) Complex
b) Intricate
c) Simple
d) Confusing
Answer: c) Simple
4. Which sentence uses "complicated" correctly?
a) Her explanation was so complicated that I understood everything.
b) The instructions were complicated, so I didn't know what to do.
c) The homework was complicated, and I finished it quickly.
d) He found the movie complicated, and it made him laugh.
Answer: b) The instructions were complicated, so I didn't know what to do.
5. Which idiom means that something is not difficult to understand?
a) To put two and two together
b) Its not rocket science
c) Complicated as a puzzle
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Its not rocket science
