Basic Details
Word: Furnace
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large machine used to heat buildings or to melt metals.
Synonyms: Boiler, heater
Antonyms: Cooler
Idioms and Phrases
- To be in the furnace: To be in a very difficult or challenging situation. Example: "After failing his exam, he felt like he was in the furnace trying to figure out what went wrong."
- Throw someone into the furnace: To put someone into a tough situation unexpectedly. Example: "When he was asked to present to the whole school, it felt like they threw him into the furnace."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The furnace kept the whole house warm during the cold winter months.
Example 2: In the factory, the workers used a furnace to melt metal for the new machinery.
Example 3: The old furnace was repaired to ensure it could still heat the building efficiently.
Fun Fact
Did you know that furnaces have been used since at least the 5th century BC? They were initially used for melting metal and have evolved significantly over the years to heat homes and buildings effectively.
Famous Quote
"In the furnace of affliction, we discover who we truly are." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "furnace" mean?
a) A small cooking device
b) A machine for heating or melting
c) A type of street
d) A kind of tree
Answer: b) A machine for heating or melting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "furnace"?
a) Refrigerator
b) Boiler
c) Fan
d) Stove
Answer: b) Boiler
3. Which sentence uses "furnace" correctly?
a) The furnace is very colourful.
b) She painted the furnace blue.
c) The furnace heated the room quickly.
d) The furnace went swimming in the pool.
Answer: c) The furnace heated the room quickly.
4. Which idiom means being in a difficult situation?
a) To be in the furnace
b) To throw someone into the furnace
c) To cool off
d) To go the extra mile
Answer: a) To be in the furnace
5. What is the opposite of "furnace"?
a) heater
b) fireplace
c) cooler
d) oven
Answer: c) cooler
