Basic Details
Word: Domesticated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: An animal or plant that has been tamed and is used to living with humans.
Synonyms: Tamed, cultivated, trained
Antonyms: Wild, untamed, feral
Idioms and Phrases
- Domesticated to a tee: Perfectly tamed or adapted to living with humans. Example: "Her dog is domesticated to a tee, it behaves perfectly at home."
- From wild to domesticated: Describes the transformation of something natural into something that can exist in human environments. Example: "The process of turning wild plants into domesticated crops takes many generations."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Cats are one of the most domesticated animals, making them friendly companions for many people.
Example 2: Farmers often raise domesticated chickens for their eggs and meat.
Example 3: The domesticated horse has played a crucial role in human transportation for thousands of years.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the domestication of animals dates back over 10,000 years? The first domesticated animals were likely dogs, followed by sheep and goats!
Famous Quote
"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." - Martin Buber (related to the bond between humans and domesticated animals)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "domesticated" mean?
a) An animal living in the wild
b) An animal or plant tamed for human use
c) A type of food
d) A kind of tool
Answer: b) An animal or plant tamed for human use
2. Which of these is a synonym of "domesticated"?
a) Wild
b) Untamed
c) Tamed
d) Feral
Answer: c) Tamed
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "domesticated"?
a) Cultivated
b) Trained
c) Wild
d) Farmed
Answer: c) Wild
4. Which sentence uses "domesticated" correctly?
a) The domesticated fox ran through the forest.
b) The domesticated dog loved playing fetch with its owner.
c) The domesticated cheetah chased its prey.
d) The domesticated eagle soared high in the sky.
Answer: b) The domesticated dog loved playing fetch with its owner.
5. What does the idiom "from wild to domesticated" refer to?
a) Animals living freely in the jungle
b) The change from something natural to something that can live with humans
c) A specific way of cooking food
d) A type of music
Answer: b) The change from something natural to something that can live with humans
