Basic Details
Word: Inedible
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not safe or suitable to eat.
Synonyms: Inedible, unappetising, toxic
Antonyms: Edible, tasty, palatable
Idioms and Phrases
- One man's meat is another man's poison: This phrase suggests that what is enjoyable for one person might not be suitable for another. Example: "Although the fish looked delicious to me, it was inedible for my friend who is allergic to seafood; one man's meat is another man's poison."
- Eat like a bird: This means to eat very little, often referring to someone who does not eat enough. Example: "She always wastes her lunch, barely taking a bite; she really does eat like a bird."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fruit had gone bad and was inedible, so we decided to throw it away.
Example 2: Some mushrooms are beautifully coloured but can be inedible and even deadly.
Example 3: After the storm, the food left outside became inedible and had to be discarded.
Fun Fact
Did you know that certain foods can be both edible and inedible at the same time? For example, some fruits might be safe to eat when fully ripe but can be toxic when under-ripe or overripe!
Famous Quote
"If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts." - W. Somerset Maugham. This implies that you should be careful about what you eat, hinting at the importance of consuming good and edible food!
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inedible" mean?
a) Suitable to eat
b) Not safe or suitable to eat
c) Very tasty
d) Fresh and healthy
Answer: b) Not safe or suitable to eat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inedible"?
a) Edible
b) Delicious
c) Toxic
d) Fresh
Answer: c) Toxic
3. Which sentence uses "inedible" correctly?
a) The cake was delicious and inedible.
b) We threw away the inedible food that had spoiled.
c) The inedible fruit tasted really good.
d) The chef prepared inedible dishes for the party.
Answer: b) We threw away the inedible food that had spoiled.
4. Which idiom means something might not be suitable for someone?
a) Eat like a horse
b) One man's meat is another man's poison
c) Bite off more than you can chew
d) The cherry on the cake
Answer: b) One man's meat is another man's poison
5. What is the opposite of "inedible"?
a) Poisonous
b) Edible
c) Inedible
d) Toxic
Answer: b) Edible
