Basic Details
Word: Crossword
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word puzzle where you fill in words based on clues, arranged in a grid with horizontal and vertical spaces.
Synonyms: Word puzzle, word game
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cross your words: To make sure you are right or accurate about something. Example: "Before submitting her homework, she double-checked to cross her words."
- Cross paths: To meet someone by chance. Example: "I hope we cross paths again after all these years."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every Sunday, I enjoy solving the crossword in the newspaper over breakfast.
Example 2: He finds that working on crosswords helps improve his vocabulary skills.
Example 3: The kids challenged each other to see who could finish the crossword the fastest.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first known crossword puzzle was published in a newspaper in 1913? It was created by Arthur Wynne for the New York World newspaper!
Famous Quote
"Puzzles are a great way to stretch your mind. Crossword puzzles in particular require not only knowledge but also a sense of humour." ~ Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crossword" mean?
a) A type of sport
b) A word puzzle arranged in a grid
c) A travelling game
d) A cooking recipe
Answer: b) A word puzzle arranged in a grid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crossword"?
a) Spelling test
b) Word puzzle
c) Math problem
d) Riddle
Answer: b) Word puzzle
3. Which sentence uses "crossword" correctly?
a) The crossword was filled with drawings.
b) I finished a crossword before dinner.
c) The crossword swims in the lake.
d) She danced while doing the crossword.
Answer: b) I finished a crossword before dinner.
4. Which idiom means the same as "crossword"?
a) Cross paths
b) Cross your words
c) A piece of cake
d) On cloud nine
Answer: b) Cross your words
5. What is the opposite of "crossword"?
a) N/A
b) Sudoku
c) History lesson
d) Song
Answer: a) N/A
