Basic Details
Word: Pot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A container, usually round, used for cooking or holding liquids or plants.
Synonyms: Vessel, container, pan
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pot calling the kettle black: Used when someone accuses another of a fault they also have. Example: "When he said she was late, she replied, 'That's the pot calling the kettle black since you're often late yourself.'
- All that glitters is not gold: In essence, appearances can be deceiving, similar to how a pot may look beautiful but not hold what's expected. Example: "The new car may look shiny, but remember, all that glitters is not gold."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I placed a pot of water on the stove to boil for pasta.
Example 2: She carefully potted the flowers in rich soil to help them grow.
Example 3: The pot was filled with paint, ready for the art project we were starting.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "pot" comes from the Old French word "pote," which means a cooking vessel? Pots have been used for thousands of years to help with cooking and storage!
Famous Quote
"The best pots are not always the prettiest."
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pot" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A container for cooking or holding things
c) A piece of furniture
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A container for cooking or holding things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pot"?
a) Robot
b) Vessel
c) Email
d) Pencil
Answer: b) Vessel
3. Which sentence uses "pot" correctly?
a) The pot danced at the festival.
b) The pot filled with water began to boil.
c) The pot flew away in the wind.
d) The pot played music.
Answer: b) The pot filled with water began to boil.
4. Which idiom means someone is being hypocritical, similar to "pot"?
a) Potatoes are not meat
b) Pot calling the kettle black
c) As busy as a bee
d) All things come to those who wait
Answer: b) Pot calling the kettle black
5. What is the opposite of "pot"?
a) N/A
b) Spoon
c) Plate
d) Cup
Answer: a) N/A
