Basic Details
Word: Grill
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To cook food over an open flame or heat source, often resulting in a tasty, charred flavour.
Synonyms: Barbecue, cook, roast
Antonyms: Boil, steam, bake
Idioms and Phrases
- Grill someone: To question someone closely or harshly. Example: "The detective decided to grill the suspect about his whereabouts."
- On the grill: Under pressure or scrutiny. Example: "With the deadline approaching, I felt like I was really on the grill to finish my project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We decided to grill some burgers and sausages for our family barbecue in the garden.
Example 2: My dad loves to grill fish on the weekend, giving it a delicious smoky flavour.
Example 3: At the summer fair, there was a stall where you could watch chefs grill kebabs right in front of you.
Fun Fact
Did you know that grilling dates back to ancient times? The word "grill" comes from the French word grill, which means "to be cooked on a grate." Ancient Romans also used grilling methods to cook their food!
Famous Quote
"Grilling takes the burgers out of the kitchen and into the outdoorsa delicious way to enjoy summer." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "grill" mean?
a) To eat food
b) To cook food over heat
c) To freeze food
d) To cut food
Answer: b) To cook food over heat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "grill"?
a) Bake
b) Boil
c) Barbecue
d) Fry
Answer: c) Barbecue
3. What is an antonym of "grill"?
a) Sizzle
b) Roast
c) Steam
d) Fry
Answer: c) Steam
4. Which sentence uses "grill" correctly?
a) They decided to grill the vegetables for dinner.
b) She likes to bake cookies on the grill.
c) He grilled his homework before the teacher.
d) The painter grilled the canvas.
Answer: a) They decided to grill the vegetables for dinner.
5. What does it mean to "grill someone"?
a) To cook food for someone
b) To ask someone a lot of questions
c) To surprise someone
d) To tease someone
Answer: b) To ask someone a lot of questions
