Basic Details
Word: Pedestal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A base or support for a statue or a column; a raised platform.
Synonyms: Base, plinth, stand
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put someone on a pedestal: To admire someone greatly or treat them as if they are perfect. Example: "She puts her mentor on a pedestal and believes everything he says."
- Knock someone off their pedestal: To challenge or disprove someones reputation or beliefs, making them seem less important. Example: "The debate really knocked him off his pedestal; he realised he didnt have all the answers."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist designed a beautiful pedestal for the bronze statue of a heroic figure.
Example 2: The pedestal in the museum displayed an ancient vase that was thousands of years old.
Example 3: She felt as though she was placed on a pedestal, making it hard for her to be her true self.
Fun Fact
The word "pedestal" comes from the Latin word "pedestalis," meaning "of the feet," which relates to its function as a support for objects that are elevated above the ground.
Famous Quote
"No one can be more of a hero than their pedestal will allow." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pedestal" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A base for a statue
c) A type of animal
d) A form of dance
Answer: b) A base for a statue
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pedestal"?
a) Base
b) Sky
c) Tree
d) Book
Answer: a) Base
3. Which sentence uses "pedestal" correctly?
a) The child climbed onto the pedestal to see the parade better.
b) The book was carefully placed on the pedestal in the library.
c) The pedestal sang a beautiful song.
d) They danced on the pedestal at the party.
Answer: a) The child climbed onto the pedestal to see the parade better.
4. What does it mean to "put someone on a pedestal"?
a) To ignore them
b) To admire them greatly
c) To challenge their ideas
d) To compete with them
Answer: b) To admire them greatly
5. What is the opposite of "pedestal"?
a) N/A
b) Ground
c) Sky
d) Water
Answer: a) N/A
