Basic Details
Word: Mutter
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To speak quietly and in a low voice, often when you are not happy or annoyed.
Synonyms: Murmur, mumble, whisper
Antonyms: Shout, proclaim, announce
Idioms and Phrases
- Mutter under one's breath: To speak quietly so that others cannot hear. Example: "She muttered under her breath about the long wait at the bus stop."
- Mutter to oneself: To talk quietly to oneself, often when frustrated or thinking. Example: "He often mutters to himself when he is trying to solve a difficult puzzle."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The students began to mutter when the teacher announced a surprise test.
Example 2: I cant believe we have to do this, she muttered as she picked up her books.
Example 3: I could hear him mutter a few words of frustration when he lost the game.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "mutter" comes from an old German word "murren," which means to grumble or complain? It's been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe low, indistinct speech.
Famous Quote
"The louder the noise, the less you will hear our whispers." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mutter" mean?
a) To shout loudly
b) To speak quietly and in a low voice
c) To sing beautifully
d) To write a letter
Answer: b) To speak quietly and in a low voice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mutter"?
a) Shout
b) Whisper
c) Laugh
d) Dance
Answer: b) Whisper
3. Which is an antonym of "mutter"?
a) Whisper
b) Announce
c) Murmur
d) Mumble
Answer: b) Announce
4. Which sentence uses "mutter" correctly?
a) He muttered loudly during the play.
b) She muttered her excitement about the concert.
c) They muttered their complaints quietly in the meeting.
d) She muttered while singing a song.
Answer: c) They muttered their complaints quietly in the meeting.
5. What does the idiom "mutter under one's breath" mean?
a) To shout at someone
b) To speak quietly so that others cannot hear
c) To speak loudly in front of everyone
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To speak quietly so that others cannot hear
