Basic Details
Word: Homer
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A home run in baseball; also refers to the ancient Greek poet traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the *Iliad* and the *Odyssey*.
Synonyms: Home run (in sports), poet, bard (in literature)
Antonyms: Strikeout (in sports), unknown (in literature)
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit a homer: To achieve a great success or do something excellently. Example: "Her presentation really hit a homer with the clients."
- Out of the park: Derived from a home run that leaves the ballpark, it means a major success. Example: "You really knocked that project out of the park!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The player hit a homer in the final inning, winning the game for his team.
Example 2: Homer, the ancient Greek poet, is considered one of the greatest literary figures in history.
Example 3: She gave such a strong answer during the interview-it was a total homer!
Fun Fact
Did you know that "Homer" as a reference to the poet is so legendary that the *Homeric* epics (*Iliad* and *Odyssey*) have shaped Western literature for thousands of years? Meanwhile, in American slang, homer became popular through baseball in the early 20th century.
Famous Quote
"Even his griefs are a joy long after to one that remembers all that he wrought and endured." Homer (The Odyssey)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "homer" mean in sports?
a) A pitcher
b) A foul ball
c) A home run
d) A stolen base
Answer: c) A home run
2. Who was Homer in literature?
a) A Roman emperor
b) A Greek philosopher
c) A famous poet
d) A mythological creature
Answer: c) A famous poet
3. Which of the following is a synonym for "homer" in baseball?
a) Strikeout
b) Walk
c) Home run
d) Out
Answer: c) Home run
4. Which sentence uses "homer" correctly?
a) He read a homer to the students at the library.
b) She homer the final exam.
c) The batter hit a homer in the ninth inning.
d) They homer to the store every evening.
Answer: c) The batter hit a homer in the ninth inning.
5. What does the idiom "hit a homer" mean?
a) To hit someone
b) To leave early
c) To achieve a great success
d) To go home
Answer: c) To achieve a great success
