Basic Details
Word: Depot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where goods are stored or where vehicles stop to load and unload.
Synonyms: Storehouse, Warehouse, Terminal
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of the depot: Means something is ready to be used or shipped after being stored. Example: "The new toys are out of the depot and will be delivered tomorrow."
- Depot of knowledge: Refers to a person or place that has a lot of information. Example: "My grandfather is a depot of knowledge about history; he knows everything!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Our school trip started at the bus depot, where we boarded the coach.
Example 2: The railway depot was filled with trains waiting to be serviced before their next journey.
Example 3: The shipping depot received a large delivery of bicycles that were soon to be dispatched to stores.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "depot" comes from the French word "dpt," which means 'to place down'? It's used in English to refer to a place where things are stored safely.
Famous Quote
"In the depot of time, every moment is like a freight car full of possibility." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "depot" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A place for storing goods and vehicles
c) A kind of tree
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A place for storing goods and vehicles
2. Which of these is a synonym of "depot"?
a) Storehouse
b) School
c) Playground
d) Park
Answer: a) Storehouse
3. Which sentence uses "depot" correctly?
a) The depot is where the chef cooks delicious food.
b) The depot is full of bicycles waiting to be picked up.
c) The depot flew high in the sky.
d) The depot gave a great concert last night.
Answer: b) The depot is full of bicycles waiting to be picked up.
4. Which idiom refers to something being ready to use after being stored?
a) Depot of knowledge
b) Out of the depot
c) In the deep
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Out of the depot
5. What is the opposite of "depot"?
a) N/A
b) Farm
c) Garden
d) Museum
Answer: a) N/A
