Basic Details
Word: Jigsaw
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of puzzle made of many small pieces that fit together to form a picture.
Synonyms: Puzzle, picture puzzle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Jigsaw of life: Refers to the complex and varied pieces of our experiences that make up our lives. Example: "Every challenge is just another piece of the jigsaw of life that helps us grow."
- Fit like a jigsaw: Means that things fit together perfectly. Example: "The two friends were like a jigsaw; they complemented each other in every way."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She spent the rainy afternoon putting together a jigsaw puzzle of a beautiful landscape.
Example 2: The jigsaw challenge at the community centre was a fun way to spend time with friends.
Example 3: Completing the jigsaw gave him a sense of accomplishment as he admired the final picture.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first jigsaw puzzles were created in the 1760s by a mapmaker who glued maps to wood and cut them into pieces to help children learn geography?
Famous Quote
"Life is like a jigsaw puzzle; you need to keep trying different pieces until you find the ones that fit." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jigsaw" mean?
a) A type of game
b) A kind of tool
c) A puzzle made of small pieces
d) A type of animal
Answer: c) A puzzle made of small pieces
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jigsaw"?
a) Riddle
b) Puzzle
c) Game
d) Toy
Answer: b) Puzzle
3. Which sentence uses "jigsaw" correctly?
a) He took a jigsaw to the library.
b) She loves playing jigsaw puzzles with her family.
c) The jigsaw flew over the wall.
d) They drew a jigsaw on the paper.
Answer: b) She loves playing jigsaw puzzles with her family.
4. Which idiom means a collection of experiences in life?
a) Fit like a jigsaw
b) Jigsaw of life
c) A piece of cake
d) At the end of the day
Answer: b) Jigsaw of life
5. What is the opposite of "jigsaw"?
a) N/A
b) Forest
c) Garden
d) River
Answer: a) N/A
