Basic Details
Word: Dawdle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To waste time or move slowly instead of being active or doing something important.
Synonyms: Waste time, linger, procrastinate
Antonyms: Hasten, hurry, rush
Idioms and Phrases
- Dawdle along: To move slowly without any real purpose. Example: "She dawdled along the path, picking flowers as she went."
- Don't dawdle! A phrase to encourage someone to be quick and stop wasting time. Example: "We need to leave now, so don’t dawdle!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I often dawdle in the morning, which makes me late for school.
Example 2: If you dawdle during the test, you may not finish in time.
Example 3: My little brother tends to dawdle when we ask him to clean his room.
Fun Fact
The word "dawdle" is thought to come from the late 16th century, possibly derived from the dialect verb "dawd," meaning to move slowly or to waste time, highlighting the importance of time management in our lives.
Famous Quote
"Lost time is never found again." Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "dawdle" mean?
a) To finish quickly
b) To move slowly and waste time
c) To run fast
d) To sleep soundly
Answer: b) To move slowly and waste time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "dawdle"?
a) Hasten
b) Procrastinate
c) Rush
d) Sprint
Answer: b) Procrastinate
3. What is an antonym of "dawdle"?
a) Wait
b) Linger
c) Hasten
d) Loiter
Answer: c) Hasten
4. Which sentence uses "dawdle" correctly?
a) He likes to dawdle when doing his homework.
b) She dawdled quickly to the store.
c) The dog dawdled at the park and played fetch.
d) They dawdled in the race.
Answer: a) He likes to dawdle when doing his homework.
5. What does "don't dawdle!" mean?
a) Be very careful
b) Move quickly and stop wasting time
c) Enjoy your time
d) Take a long break
Answer: b) Move quickly and stop wasting time
