Basic Details
Word: Earlobe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The soft, fleshy lower part of the ear.
Synonyms: Lobe
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- All ears: Used to indicate that someone is listening carefully. Example: "When she started talking about her adventure, I was all ears, eager to hear more."
- Ease your ear: To listen or try to understand someone carefully. Example: "He needed to ease his ear and understand her concerns before making a decision."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He wore a beautiful diamond stud in his earlobe that sparkled in the sunlight.
Example 2: Children often tug at their earlobes when they feel tired or sleepy.
Example 3: The doctor examined her earlobe to check for any signs of infection.
Fun Fact
Did you know that earlobes come in different shapes and sizes? Some people's earlobes are free-hanging, while others are attached directly to the head!
Famous Quote
"The only good thing about a long hair is that it covers your earlobes; it hides the ears." David Garnett
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "earlobe" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) The soft, fleshy lower part of the ear
c) A part of the finger
d) A type of fruit
Answer: b) The soft, fleshy lower part of the ear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "earlobe"?
a) Elbow
b) Lobe
c) Shoulder
d) Navel
Answer: b) Lobe
3. Which word is not an antonym of "earlobe"?
a) N/A
b) Eye
c) Nose
d) Hand
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "earlobe" correctly?
a) The earlobe is the soft part of the ear where people can wear earrings.
b) She used her earlobe to write a note.
c) The earlobe grows on trees in the garden.
d) He likes to draw earlobes in his sketchbook.
Answer: a) The earlobe is the soft part of the ear where people can wear earrings.
5. Which idiom means to be listening carefully?
a) All ears
b) Ease your ear
c) Both a and b
d) Mind your ears
Answer: c) Both a and b
