Basic Details
Word: Deodorant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A substance used to prevent or mask body odour, especially under the arms.
Synonyms: Scent, perfume, antiperspirant
Antonyms: Odour, smell
Idioms and Phrases
- Smell a rat: To suspect that something is wrong. Example: "When the meeting was changed last minute, I started to smell a rat."
- A breath of fresh air: Something new and refreshing. Example: "The new teacher was a breath of fresh air for our class, making learning fun."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She applied deodorant before heading out to school to feel fresh all day.
Example 2: Many people choose deodorants that are scented to smell nice as well.
Example 3: The basketball player made sure to use deodorant after the game to stay comfortable.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first commercial deodorant was created in 1888 and was called Mum? It was a cream that people applied to their underarms!
Famous Quote
"A good sense of humour will always keep you smelling fresh, even if the world around you gets stale." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "deodorant" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A substance to prevent body odour
c) A kind of drink
d) A type of clothing
Answer: b) A substance to prevent body odour
2. Which of these is a synonym of "deodorant"?
a) Fragrance
b) Brush
c) Soap
d) Pasta
Answer: a) Fragrance
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "deodorant"?
a) Freshness
b) Odour
c) Clean
d) Scented
Answer: b) Odour
4. Which sentence uses "deodorant" correctly?
a) He wore deodorant to the party to smell good.
b) She used deodorant to colour her picture.
c) They ate the deodorant for breakfast.
d) We saw a deodorant fly in the sky.
Answer: a) He wore deodorant to the party to smell good.
5. What does the idiom "smell a rat" mean?
a) To enjoy a nice scent
b) To suspect something is wrong
c) To find a lost item
d) To cook a meal
Answer: b) To suspect something is wrong
