Basic Details
Word: Liquorice
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, chewy candy made from the root of the liquorice plant, often flavoured with anise.
Synonyms: Liquorice candy, Aniseed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sweet as liquorice: Describing someone or something that is very sweet or kind. Example: "Her sweet personality makes her sweet as liquorice to everyone she meets."
- Cut the liquorice: To stop being overly sentimental or emotional. Example: "At the end of the film, he had to cut the liquorice and concentrate on being strong."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My favourite treat at the shop is the black liquorice, which I like to chew on during movies.
Example 2: In many countries, liquorice is not just a candy; it is also used for medicinal purposes.
Example 3: The old sweet shop had jars filled with various flavours of liquorice, enticing everyone who walked by.
Fun Fact
Did you know that liquorice has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was used both as a sweet treat and a medicinal herb?
Famous Quote
"The sweet and the bitter, the liquorice and the spice, that’s what makes life interesting." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "liquorice" mean?
a) A type of chocolate
b) A sweet candy made from a plant root
c) A fruit
d) A type of nut
Answer: b) A sweet candy made from a plant root
2. Which of these is a synonym of "liquorice"?
a) Candy
b) Liquorice candy
c) Chocolate
d) Fruit
Answer: b) Liquorice candy
3. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of "liquorice"?
a) It is sweet.
b) It comes from a plant.
c) It is sour in taste.
d) It can be used in medicines.
Answer: c) It is sour in taste.
4. In which sentence is "liquorice" used correctly?
a) She made a liquorice cake for the party.
b) The liquorice grew on trees in the garden.
c) He loves to eat liquorice while watching films.
d) Liquorice is used to make bread.
Answer: c) He loves to eat liquorice while watching films.
5. Which idiom means someone is very sweet or kind?
a) Sweet as liquorice
b) Bitter as gall
c) Cool as a cucumber
d) Hard as nails
Answer: a) Sweet as liquorice
