Basic Details
Word: Detective
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes.
Synonyms: Investigator, sleuth, private eye
Antonyms: Suspect, criminal
Idioms and Phrases
- On the case: Actively investigating or working on a problem. Example: "The detective is on the case, following every lead to find the missing person."
- Crack the case: To successfully solve a mystery or crime. Example: "After many interviews, she managed to crack the case and find the truth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The detective examined the clues carefully to uncover the mystery behind the missing jewels.
Example 2: In the thrilling novel, the detective chased the criminal through the dark alley.
Example 3: The young detective solved the case of the stolen bicycle using clever observations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first fictional detective was C. Auguste Dupin, created by Edgar Allan Poe in the story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" published in 1841? This character laid the groundwork for many detectives in literature.
Famous Quote
"The detective story is a kind of story where the perpetrator is primarily identified through reason." Raymond Chandler
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "detective" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A person who investigates crimes
c) A kind of tool
d) A style of painting
Answer: b) A person who investigates crimes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "detective"?
a) Doctor
b) Investigator
c) Teacher
d) Chef
Answer: b) Investigator
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "detective"?
a) Criminal
b) Investigator
c) Analyst
d) Codemaster
Answer: a) Criminal
4. Which sentence uses "detective" correctly?
a) The detective baked cakes at the bakery.
b) The detective found important evidence at the crime scene.
c) The detective drove a fast car in a race.
d) The detective played football with his friends.
Answer: b) The detective found important evidence at the crime scene.
5. What does the idiom "on the case" mean?
a) Taking a break
b) Starting to investigate
c) Losing a competition
d) Watching a movie
Answer: b) Starting to investigate
