Basic Details
Word: Mound
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A raised area of earth, often like a small hill or pile.
Synonyms: Hill, pile, heap
Antonyms: Valley, depression
Idioms and Phrases
- On the mound: Refers to being in a commanding position, especially in a competitive setting. Example: "The team was on the mound after leading the game for the entire match."
- Mound of work: Refers to a large amount of work to be done. Example: "She had a mound of work to complete before the deadline."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children built a sand mound on the beach to create a mini fortress.
Example 2: In the park, there was a large mound where people liked to picnic and enjoy the view.
Example 3: During the history lesson, we learned about ancient burial mounds used by early civilizations.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some ancient cultures built large mounds as burial sites or to honour their leaders? These mounds are significant archaeological sites and can be thousands of years old!
Famous Quote
"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. But when confronted by a mound of anger, it takes more to break the silence." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mound" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A raised area of earth
c) A kind of animal
d) A tool for digging
Answer: b) A raised area of earth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mound"?
a) Pond
b) Pile
c) Road
d) Lake
Answer: b) Pile
3. Which sentence uses "mound" correctly?
a) The mound of cake was delicious.
b) The mound of dirt was collected in bags.
c) The mound ran quickly across the street.
d) The mound was flying in the sky.
Answer: b) The mound of dirt was collected in bags.
4. Which idiom means a large quantity of work?
a) In the mound
b) Mound of work
c) A mound experience
d) On the mound
Answer: b) Mound of work
5. What is the opposite of "mound"?
a) Mountain
b) Valley
c) Hill
d) Summit
Answer: b) Valley
