Basic Details
Word: Paste
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning:
Noun: A thick, soft, moist substance, typically produced by mixing dry ingredients with a liquid.
Verb: To insert or stick something, especially by applying glue or using the "copy and paste" command digitally.
Synonyms: Glue, adhesive, gel, pulp (noun); attach, stick, affix, insert (verb)
Antonyms: Detach, remove, separate, erase (verb)
Idioms and Phrases
- Cut and paste: To copy content from one place and insert it elsewhere.
Example: "He used a cut-and-paste method for his assignment without proper citations."
- Paste together: To assemble or fix something quickly or roughly.
Example: "They managed to paste together a temporary shelter before the storm hit."
- Paste someone: (Informal) To hit someone hard, especially in a fight.
Example: "The boxer pasted his opponent in the final round."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used flour and water to make a homemade paste for the craft project.
Example 2: Please paste the copied text into the document.
Example 3: He accidentally pasted the same sentence twice in the email.
Fun Fact
The word "paste" comes from the Latin word "pasta," meaning dough or mash. In modern times, it's widely used in both culinary and digital contexts - from food pastes to Ctrl + V!
Famous Quote
"You can't just cut and paste your way to greatness." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "paste" mean as a verb?
a) Remove something
b) Stick or insert something
c) Read aloud
d) Shake vigorously
Answer: b) Stick or insert something
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "paste" (noun)?
a) Liquid
b) Powder
c) Gel
d) Rock
Answer: c) Gel
3. What is an antonym of "paste"?
a) Stick
b) Insert
c) Remove
d) Glue
Answer: c) Remove
4. What does the phrase "cut and paste" mean?
a) To make a craft
b) To copy and move text from one place to another
c) To delete something
d) To write a paragraph
Answer: b) To copy and move text from one place to another
5. Choose the correct use of the word "paste":
a) I paste the cake in oven.
b) She will paste the photo into the album.
c) Paste is running quickly.
d) He paste hard questions yesterday.
Answer: b) She will paste the photo into the album.
