Basic Details
Word: Octagon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A shape with eight sides and eight corners.
Synonyms: Eight-sided figure
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Thinking outside the octagon: To be creative and think in unconventional ways. Example: "To solve this puzzle, we need to start thinking outside the octagon!"
- Hit a brick wall in an octagon: To reach a point where no more progress can be made. Example: "We hit a brick wall in an octagon when trying to finish the group project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The stop sign is shaped like an octagon, with eight bright red sides.
Example 2: In art class, we learned how to draw an octagon and paint it in different colours.
Example 3: The playground has an octagon-shaped sandbox that is perfect for playing with friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "octagon" comes from the Greek word "oktagnos," which means "having eight angles"? This is because an octagon has eight sides and eight angles!
Famous Quote
"Geometry is not true, it is merely a convenient way of thinking about the world." - Roger Penrose
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "octagon" mean?
a) A shape with four sides
b) A shape with eight sides
c) A shape with six sides
d) A circular shape
Answer: b) A shape with eight sides
2. Which of these is a synonym of "octagon"?
a) Hexagon
b) Square
c) Eight-sided figure
d) Triangle
Answer: c) Eight-sided figure
3. Which sentence uses "octagon" correctly?
a) The octagon has four corners.
b) The octagon is a shape with eight sides.
c) An octagon can float in water.
d) I drew an octagon with three sides.
Answer: b) The octagon is a shape with eight sides.
4. Which idiom suggests being creative in problem-solving?
a) Thinking outside the octagon
b) Hit a brick wall in an octagon
c) Round the corner
d) Cut to the chase
Answer: a) Thinking outside the octagon
5. What is the opposite of "octagon"?
a) N/A
b) Triangle
c) Circle
d) Rectangle
Answer: a) N/A
