Basic Details
Word: Edible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Safe and suitable to eat.
Synonyms: Eatable, consumable, fit for consumption
Antonyms: Inedible, poisonous, harmful
Idioms and Phrases
- Edible ink: Used metaphorically to refer to things that are acceptable or good for consumption in a broader sense. Example: "Your ideas may not be edible ink for everyone, but they are definitely appreciated by some!"
- In the edible sense: Used to clarify that a statement regarding something is about food or taste. Example: "When I said that flower was beautiful in the edible sense, I meant its petals were indeed for decoration on cakes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wild berries we found in the garden were edible, so we decided to make a pie.
Example 2: My teacher explained that not all mushrooms are edible, and we should be careful when foraging.
Example 3: The chef created a dish using only fresh and edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some flowers, like violets and nasturtiums, are not only beautiful but also edible? They can add colour and flavour to salads or desserts!
Famous Quote
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Hippocrates
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "edible" mean?
a) Safe to eat
b) Dangerous to touch
c) Sweet like candy
d) Cold and frozen
Answer: a) Safe to eat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "edible"?
a) Inedible
b) Fit for consumption
c) Harmful
d) Unpleasant
Answer: b) Fit for consumption
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "edible"?
a) Delicious
b) Inedible
c) Tasty
d) Nutritious
Answer: b) Inedible
4. Which sentence uses "edible" correctly?
a) The rocks in the yard are edible.
b) She listed all the edible plants in her garden.
c) The chair is edible if youre hungry.
d) It is edible to paint your room bright colours.
Answer: b) She listed all the edible plants in her garden.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of being "edible"?
a) Edible ink
b) A thorny issue
c) A drop in the ocean
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Edible ink
