Basic Details
Word: Obese
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having an excess amount of body fat; very overweight.
Synonyms: Overweight, corpulent, portly
Antonyms: Slim, thin, lean
Idioms and Phrases
- Overweight and underweight: Used to compare someone who is heavy versus someone who is light. Example: "In their health class, they learned the differences between overweight and underweight."
- Heavier than one looks: A phrase to describe someone who may not appear as heavy as they actually are. Example: "Despite her small frame, she was heavier than she looks when lifting weights."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doctor explained that being obese can lead to several health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Example 2: The children learned about healthy eating habits to avoid becoming obese and to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Example 3: Many campaigns aim to raise awareness about obesity and encourage people to exercise more regularly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "obese" comes from the Latin word "obesus," which means "to be fat" or "to have eaten until full"? This word has been used for centuries to describe excessive weight.
Famous Quote
"The greatest wealth is health." Virgil
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "obese" mean?
a) Very tall
b) Having an excess amount of body fat
c) Very thin
d) Short in stature
Answer: b) Having an excess amount of body fat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "obese"?
a) Slim
b) Corpulent
c) Tiny
d) Lean
Answer: b) Corpulent
3. Which sentence uses "obese" correctly?
a) The athlete was obese and ran very fast.
b) The doctor advised him to lose weight to avoid being obese.
c) She found an obese flower in the garden.
d) The crew finished their job before being obese.
Answer: b) The doctor advised him to lose weight to avoid being obese.
4. Which idiom means the same as "obese"?
a) A stitch in time saves nine
b) Overweight and underweight
c) Kill two birds with one stone
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Overweight and underweight
5. What is the opposite of "obese"?
a) N/A
b) Lean
c) Portly
d) Corpulent
Answer: b) Lean
