Word: Device
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool or machine designed for a specific purpose.
Synonyms: Gadget, instrument, apparatus
Antonyms: N/A
Example 1: The new device I bought makes it easier to measure ingredients when cooking.
Example 2: Scientists use a special device to study the stars and planets in the night sky.
Example 3: My smartphone is a handy device that helps me stay connected with my friends.
Did you know that the word "device" comes from the Old French word "devis" meaning "to arrange or plan"? This reflects how devices are often carefully designed for specific tasks.
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1. What does "device" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A tool or machine for a specific purpose
c) A place to study
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A tool or machine for a specific purpose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "device"?
a) Gadget
b) Fruit
c) Vehicle
d) Game
Answer: a) Gadget
3. What is the opposite of "device"?
a) Tool
b) N/A
c) Machine
d) Appliance
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "device" correctly?
a) She played with a device in the park.
b) The device cooked the food perfectly.
c) The dog enjoyed the device in the garden.
d) The device was jumping in the air.
Answer: b) The device cooked the food perfectly.
5. Which idiom relates to a tool used for work?
a) Last-minute device
b) Piece of cake
c) Hit the road
d) Break a leg
Answer: a) Last-minute device
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