Basic Details
Word: Lap
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The area of a person's body when they sit down, from the waist to their knees.
Synonyms: Thigh, knee area
Antonyms: Stand, upright position
Idioms and Phrases
- On someone's lap: When someone is closely seated or physically supported by someone else. Example: "The cat loved to sit on my lap while I read."
- In your lap: When something is readily available or comes to you unexpectedly. Example: "He got a new job offer right in his lap without even applying for it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little girl giggled as she sat on her mothers lap, listening to a story.
Example 2: The books were piled high on my lap as I tried to find the right one to read.
Example 3: During the picnic, he placed his plate carefully on his lap to avoid spilling anything.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "lap" originates from the Old English word 'lappa', which refers to a fold or flap of clothing? This reflects the way our body posture creates a lap when seated.
Famous Quote
"The best place to cry is on a mother's lap." Julie Andrews
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lap" mean?
a) The way to run
b) The area of the body from the waist to the knees while sitting
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) The area of the body from the waist to the knees while sitting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lap"?
a) Thigh
b) Arm
c) Foot
d) Hand
Answer: a) Thigh
3. Which word is an antonym of "lap"?
a) Sit
b) Stand
c) Lie down
d) Lean
Answer: b) Stand
4. Which sentence uses "lap" correctly?
a) She placed her drink in her lap while watching the movie.
b) The dog ran across the lap into the garden.
c) He climbed up the lap to reach the tree.
d) The baby flew over the lap in the sky.
Answer: a) She placed her drink in her lap while watching the movie.
5. Which idiom means to have something easily available?
a) On someone's lap
b) In your lap
c) At a snail's pace
d) With bells on
Answer: b) In your lap
