Basic Details
Word: Floss
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: Noun: A thin piece of string used for cleaning between teeth. Verb: To clean between the teeth using floss.
Synonyms: String, thread
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Floss your teeth: To clean between your teeth with dental floss. Example: "It's important to floss your teeth every day to keep your smile healthy."
- Flossing doesn't happen by accident: Success requires effort and intention. Example: "Remember, flossing doesn't happen by accident; you need to work towards your goals every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After brushing, I always make sure to floss my teeth to remove any leftover food.
Example 2: The dentist recommended using pink floss because it is easier to see while cleaning.
Example 3: She carefully flossed her teeth to keep her gums healthy and prevent cavities.
Fun Fact
The first dental floss was made from silk in 1815 by a dentist named Levi Spear Parmly, who recommended using it to clean between teeth.
Famous Quote
"You don't have to floss all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "floss" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A thin piece of string for cleaning teeth
c) A kind of flower
d) A type of game
Answer: b) A thin piece of string for cleaning teeth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "floss"?
a) Nail
b) Thread
c) Stick
d) Paint
Answer: b) Thread
3. Which of these is an antonym of "floss"?
a) Brush
b) Rinse
c) N/A
d) Clean
Answer: c) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "floss" correctly?
a) I will floss my hair now.
b) I forgot to floss my teeth after dinner.
c) The floss can fly in the wind.
d) She will floss the garden this weekend.
Answer: b) I forgot to floss my teeth after dinner.
5. What does "floss your teeth" mean?
a) To brush your teeth.
b) To eat food.
c) To clean between your teeth.
d) To drink water.
Answer: c) To clean between your teeth.
