Basic Details
Word: Hot
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a high temperature; warm or uncomfortable to touch.
Synonyms: Warm, heated, scorching, balmy
Antonyms: Cold, cool, chilly, frigid
Idioms and Phrases
- In hot water: In trouble or facing difficulties. Example: "After forgetting to do his homework, he found himself in hot water with his teacher."
- Hot off the press: Recently published or released. Example: "She was excited to read the hot-off-the-press news about the upcoming school play."
Usage Examples
Example 1: On a sunny day, the sand on the beach can feel extremely hot under your toes.
Example 2: The soup was too hot to eat, so she let it cool down for a few minutes.
Example 3: During the summer, it is common for the weather to be hot and sunny almost every day.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "hot" can also refer to someone who is very popular or attractive in informal usage? So, it has other meanings beyond temperature!
Famous Quote
"If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Harry S. Truman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hot" mean?
a) Having a low temperature
b) Having a high temperature
c) A type of drink
d) A type of food
Answer: b) Having a high temperature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hot"?
a) Cold
b) Freezing
c) Scorching
d) Icy
Answer: c) Scorching
3. Which word is an antonym of "hot"?
a) Warm
b) Balmy
c) Chilly
d) Heated
Answer: c) Chilly
4. Which sentence uses "hot" correctly?
a) The hot cake was served with ice cream.
b) The hot cat climbed up the tree.
c) The hot children played soccer.
d) The hot car drove down the road.
Answer: a) The hot cake was served with ice cream.
5. What does the idiom "in hot water" mean?
a) Relaxing in a warm bath
b) Enjoying a hot meal
c) Facing trouble or difficulties
d) Being in a warm place
Answer: c) Facing trouble or difficulties
