Basic Details
Word: Pool
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large area filled with water for swimming or a game played with balls on a table.
Synonyms: Pond, reservoir, billiards
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pool your resources: To combine your money or efforts with others. Example: "We decided to pool our resources to buy a new projector for the school."
- Out of the pool: To be excluded from a group or activity. Example: "After missing too many practices, he found himself out of the pool for the team."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children spent the entire afternoon playing in the pool, enjoying the sunshine and splashes of water.
Example 2: After school, my friends and I often play pool at the local club.
Example 3: The swimming pool at the community centre is open during the summer for everyone to enjoy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of a swimming pool dates back to ancient civilisations? The Great Bath of Mohenjo-Daro in Pakistan is one of the oldest known pools, dating back over 4,000 years!
Famous Quote
"In the end, you are only as good as your pool of resources." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pool" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A large area filled with water
c) A type of cloth
d) A kind of fruit
Answer: b) A large area filled with water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pool"?
a) Lake
b) Billiards
c) Path
d) Rock
Answer: b) Billiards
3. Which sentence uses "pool" correctly?
a) The pool is swimming in the water.
b) She kicked the pool across the room.
c) We spent the day at the pool enjoying the sun.
d) I drew a pool on my paper.
Answer: c) We spent the day at the pool enjoying the sun.
4. Which idiom means to combine efforts or resources?
a) Out of the pool
b) Pool your resources
c) Swim against the tide
d) Jump in the deep end
Answer: b) Pool your resources
5. What is the opposite of "pool"?
a) N/A
b) Ocean
c) Beach
d) Desert
Answer: a) N/A
