Basic Details
Word: Herb
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A plant that is used for flavouring, food, or medicine, usually with soft stems and no woody parts.
Synonyms: Plant, seasoning, greenery
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Upper hand: To have an advantage; being in a stronger position. Example: "Using herbs in cooking gives you the upper hand in making a delicious meal."
- At the end of one's rope: Feeling desperate or out of options. Example: "After trying every herb for his cold without success, he felt at the end of his rope."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Basil is a popular herb known for its sweet aroma and is often used in Italian cooking.
Example 2: She grows several herbs in her garden, including rosemary and thyme, to use in her recipes.
Example 3: Many herbs have medicinal properties, such as peppermint, which can soothe stomach aches.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some herbs, like garlic and ginger, have been used in ancient medicine for thousands of years and are still popular today for their health benefits?
Famous Quote
"Herbs are the friend of the physician and the pride of cooks." - Charlemagne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "herb" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A plant used for flavouring or medicine
c) A kind of animal
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A plant used for flavouring or medicine
2. Which of these is a synonym of "herb"?
a) Vegetable
b) Seasoning
c) Fruit
d) Grain
Answer: b) Seasoning
3. Which sentence uses "herb" correctly?
a) The herb flew over the mountains.
b) The herb danced at the party.
c) She added a fresh herb to the soup for extra flavour.
d) The herb drove a car.
Answer: c) She added a fresh herb to the soup for extra flavour.
4. Which idiom relates to "herb"?
a) At the end of one's rope
b) A piece of cake
c) Spill the beans
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) At the end of one's rope
5. What is the opposite of "herb"?
a) N/A
b) Stone
c) Dirt
d) Metal
Answer: a) N/A
