Basic Details
Word: Munch
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To eat something noisily and with a lot of chewing.
Synonyms: Chew, crunch, nibble
Antonyms: Gulp, swallow
Idioms and Phrases
- Munch away: To eat something with enjoyment, often with a focus on the sound of chewing. Example: "He sat on the couch, munching away on popcorn while watching his favourite movie."
- Munch on something: To eat something casually or while doing something else. Example: "She loves to munch on carrots while she studies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children munched happily on their snacks during the picnic.
Example 2: I could hear my dog munching on his favourite chew toy.
Example 3: As I read my book, I munched on some delicious biscuits.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "munch" originated from the late 19th century, probably imitating the sound of eating? It captures the essence of enjoying food with audible delight!
Famous Quote
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet." Fran Lebowitz
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "munch" mean?
a) To gulp food quickly
b) To eat noisily with a lot of chewing
c) To cook food over a fire
d) To throw food away
Answer: b) To eat noisily with a lot of chewing
2. Which of these is a synonym of "munch"?
a) Gulp
b) Chew
c) Bake
d) Slice
Answer: b) Chew
3. What is an antonym of "munch"?
a) Nibble
b) Crunch
c) Swallow
d) Snack
Answer: c) Swallow
4. Which sentence uses "munch" correctly?
a) The boy munched on his homework.
b) The rabbit munched on the fresh greens in the garden.
c) She munched her shoes every day.
d) He wanted to munch the rain.
Answer: b) The rabbit munched on the fresh greens in the garden.
5. Which idiom means to eat something with enjoyment?
a) Munch on something
b) Have a sweet tooth
c) Bite the bullet
d) Eat your heart out
Answer: a) Munch on something
