Basic Details
Word: Obliged
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To be grateful or indebted to someone for a kind act; to have to do something because of a rule or law.
Synonyms: Grateful, indebted, obligated
Antonyms: Ungrateful, free
Idioms and Phrases
- Under obligation: Feeling duty-bound to do something. Example: "After receiving such help from her friends, she felt under obligation to return the favour."
- Obliged to do something: Being compelled to do something often due to gratitude or duty. Example: "He felt obliged to help his neighbour fix the fence after she had helped him before."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I felt obliged to thank my teacher for all the support she gave me during my studies.
Example 2: After receiving such a generous gift, I felt obliged to write a thank-you note.
Example 3: They were obliged to follow the rules set by the school to ensure everyones safety.
Fun Fact
The word "obliged" comes from the Latin word "obligare," which means to bind or tie. This reflects the idea of being bound to do something, either out of gratitude or duty.
Famous Quote
"We are all obliged to be happier than we can." Voltaire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "obliged" mean?
a) To be thankful or indebted
b) To ignore a friend
c) To forget a promise
d) To be angry
Answer: a) To be thankful or indebted
2. Which of these is a synonym of "obliged"?
a) Grateful
b) Angry
c) Happy
d) Sad
Answer: a) Grateful
3. What is an antonym of "obliged"?
a) Connected
b) Relieved
c) Grateful
d) Indebted
Answer: b) Relieved
4. Which sentence uses "obliged" correctly?
a) She was obliged to help her brother with his homework.
b) He was obliged to ignore the rules.
c) They were obliged to fly to the moon.
d) I was obliged to run without shoes.
Answer: a) She was obliged to help her brother with his homework.
5. Which idiom means feeling bound to do something?
a) Under obligation
b) In the dark
c) As easy as pie
d) Back to square one
Answer: a) Under obligation
