Basic Details
Word: Meal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Food that you eat at one time, usually for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Synonyms: Repast, feast, banquet
Antonyms: Snack, fast, starvation
Idioms and Phrases
- Easy meal: Something that is very easy to do or accomplish. Example: "The quiz was an easy meal for all the students who studied hard."
- Have a meal on someone: To rely on someone for support or sustenance. Example: "He was grateful to have a meal on his parents while he looked for a job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day because I love pancakes and fruit.
Example 2: We had a lovely family meal together, filled with laughter and stories.
Example 3: The restaurant offers a special meal deal for children on Sundays.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "meal" comes from the Old English word "meale," which originally referred to the act of grinding grain into flour? Over time, it evolved to mean any occasion for eating.
Famous Quote
"Eating is a necessity, but cooking is an art." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "meal" mean?
a) A type of dessert
b) Food eaten at one time
c) A kind of drink
d) A type of snack
Answer: b) Food eaten at one time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "meal"?
a) Repast
b) Beverage
c) Vegetable
d) Desserts
Answer: a) Repast
3. Which of these is an antonym of "meal"?
a) Lunch
b) Dinner
c) Snack
d) Breakfast
Answer: c) Snack
4. Which sentence uses "meal" correctly?
a) I like to meal with my friends on weekends.
b) Eating a meal with family brings joy.
c) We will meal at the park this afternoon.
d) She meal the door closed quietly.
Answer: b) Eating a meal with family brings joy.
5. Which idiom means something that is very easy?
a) Have a meal on someone
b) Easy meal
c) A hard pill to swallow
d) Bite off more than you can chew
Answer: b) Easy meal
