Basic Details
Word: Eyewash
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A liquid used to rinse or clean the eyes, often to remove irritants.
Synonyms: Eye solution, eye rinse
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Wash your eyes out: To take a moment to reassess or clear ones thoughts after seeing something surprising or unpleasant. Example: "When I saw the mess in the kitchen, I needed to wash my eyes out before starting to clean."
- In the blink of an eye: Something that happens very quickly. Example: "The magician made the rabbit disappear in the blink of an eye!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After getting soap in her eyes, she used eyewash to soothe the irritation.
Example 2: The first aid kit included eyewash to help treat any minor eye injuries.
Example 3: He always kept a bottle of eyewash on his desk in case of allergies or dust.
Fun Fact
Did you know that eyewash stations are often required in workplaces where hazardous materials are used? These stations provide quick access to eyewash in case of exposure.
Famous Quote
"The eye is the jewel of the body." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eyewash" mean?
a) A kind of drink
b) A liquid for cleaning the eyes
c) A type of food
d) A cleaning product for floors
Answer: b) A liquid for cleaning the eyes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eyewash"?
a) Eye lotion
b) Eye solution
c) Eye shadow
d) Eye patch
Answer: b) Eye solution
3. Which sentence uses "eyewash" correctly?
a) She applied eyewash to her face.
b) He used eyewash to clear his irritated eyes.
c) They drank their eyewash.
d) The cartoon used eyewash to fly.
Answer: b) He used eyewash to clear his irritated eyes.
4. Which idiom means something happens very quickly?
a) Wash your eyes out
b) In the blink of an eye
c) Eye for an eye
d) All eyes on me
Answer: b) In the blink of an eye
5. What is the opposite of "eyewash"?
a) N/A
b) Eye cream
c) Eye shadow
d) Eye drops
Answer: a) N/A
