Basic Details
Word: Pedestal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A base or support for a statue or a person that is admired.
Synonyms: Base, plinth, support
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put on a pedestal: To admire someone greatly or treat them as perfect. Example: "She put her teacher on a pedestal, believing she could do no wrong."
- Pedestal of fame: A state where someone is highly celebrated or recognised. Example: "After winning the competition, he felt he was on a pedestal of fame."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The statue was placed on a tall pedestal in the centre of the park, so everyone could see it.
Example 2: The artist spent hours crafting the intricate details of the pedestal for his sculpture.
Example 3: She felt like she was on a pedestal when the whole class praised her for her presentation.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "pedestal" comes from the Latin word "pedestalis," which means "of the feet"? It reflects its original meaning of being something that supports or raises something else up.
Famous Quote
"We are all on the same pedestal, filled with the same strengths and weaknesses." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pedestal" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A support for a statue
c) A kind of animal
d) A game
Answer: b) A support for a statue
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pedestal"?
a) Base
b) Chair
c) Table
d) Roof
Answer: a) Base
3. Which sentence uses "pedestal" correctly?
a) She placed her phone on the pedestal.
b) He wanted to climb onto the pedestal.
c) The vase stood on a beautiful pedestal.
d) The pedestal ran very fast.
Answer: c) The vase stood on a beautiful pedestal.
4. Which idiom means to admire someone greatly?
a) Put on a pedestal
b) Go to the ball
c) Blow the whistle
d) Hit the road
Answer: a) Put on a pedestal
5. What is the opposite of "pedestal"?
a) N/A
b) Chair
c) Shelf
d) Table
Answer: a) N/A
