Basic Details
Word: Rack
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A rack is a structure for holding or storing things, often made of wood or metal; to rack means to cause someone to experience great physical or mental pain.
Synonyms: Shelf, stand, storage, torment, afflict
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Racked with pain: To be in severe physical or emotional suffering. Example: "The athlete was racked with pain after the injury during the game."
- On the rack: To be under great stress or pressure. Example: "With the exam approaching, I felt on the rack trying to revise everything."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The coat rack in the hallway was full of jackets and hats.
Example 2: He was racked with guilt after forgetting his friend's birthday.
Example 3: The gym has a rack for weights where members can easily access them.
Fun Fact
The word "rack" comes from the Old English word "raca," which referred to a framework for holding things. In medieval times, "to rack" also meant to torture, reflecting how the word has changed over centuries.
Famous Quote
"What we hope ever to do with ease, we must first learn to do with diligence." Samuel Johnson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rack" mean as a noun?
a) A type of bird
b) A structure for holding things
c) A kind of fruit
d) A piece of clothing
Answer: b) A structure for holding things
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rack"?
a) Shelf
b) Table
c) Chair
d) Couch
Answer: a) Shelf
3. Which sentence uses "rack" correctly as a noun?
a) She decided to rack her ideas for the project.
b) The rack in the kitchen is full of plates.
c) He loves to rack on her back.
d) The dog likes to rack in the park.
Answer: b) The rack in the kitchen is full of plates.
4. Which idiom means to be in severe suffering?
a) On the rack
b) Raked through the coals
c) Messing around
d) Hanging by a thread
Answer: a) On the rack
5. What is the opposite of "rack"?
a) N/A
b) Weight
c) Relief
d) Fun
Answer: a) N/A
