Basic Details
Word: Relay
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To pass information or messages from one person to another.
Synonyms: Communicate, transmit, pass on
Antonyms: Conceal, keep secret
Idioms and Phrases
- Relay the message: To tell someone else what was originally said. Example: "Please relay the message to her that the meeting has changed."
- Relay race: A competition where team members take turns running a part of the race. Example: "Our school won first place in the relay race during the sports day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher asked us to relay the news about the field trip to our classmates.
Example 2: After he received the call, he hurried to relay the important information to his boss.
Example 3: In a relay race, each runner must give the baton to the next teammate to finish successfully.
Fun Fact
The word "relay" comes from the Middle French word "relayer," which means "to lay back" or "to lay down." This reflects the idea of passing something along to another person.
Famous Quote
"Words are not enough to relay feelings, but they are a start." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "relay" mean?
a) To keep something secret
b) To pass information
c) To run very fast
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To pass information
2. Which of these is a synonym of "relay"?
a) Communicate
b) Hide
c) Ignore
d) Forget
Answer: a) Communicate
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "relay"?
a) Transmit
b) Conceal
c) Share
d) Inform
Answer: b) Conceal
4. Which sentence uses "relay" correctly?
a) I want to relay my toy to my friend.
b) I need to relay the message about the homework.
c) She relayed her food to the table.
d) He relayed up the mountain quickly.
Answer: b) I need to relay the message about the homework.
5. What does the idiom "relay the message" mean?
a) To keep the message to yourself
b) To tell someone else
c) To change the message
d) To ignore the caller
Answer: b) To tell someone else
