Basic Details
Word: Remove
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
To take something away from a place, position, or person; to eliminate or get rid of something; to detach or separate.
Synonyms: Eliminate, delete, extract, detach, withdraw, erase
Antonyms: Add, insert, attach, include, retain, restore
Idioms and Phrases
- Remove someone from office: To take someone out of a position of authority.
Example: "The manager was removed from office after the audit."
- A far remove: A long distance (literal or figurative).
Example: "Life in the village was a far remove from the fast-paced city."
- Remove all doubt: To make something completely certain or clear.
Example: "Her explanation removed all doubt about her intentions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please remove your shoes before entering the room.
Example 2: The stain was hard to remove from the fabric.
Example 3: He was removed from the group for violating the rules.
Fun Fact
The word "remove" comes from the Latin word removre, which means to move back or take away.
Famous Quote
"You cannot remove the politics from politics." Martin Schulz
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the word "remove" mean?
a) To put in place
b) To take away
c) To repair
d) To mix
Answer: b) To take away
2. Which is a synonym of "remove"?
a) Include
b) Attach
c) Eliminate
d) Restore
Answer: c) Eliminate
3. Which of the following is NOT an antonym of "remove"?
a) Delete
b) Add
c) Insert
d) Attach
Answer: a) Delete
4. What does the phrase remove someone from office mean?
a) To give them a promotion
b) To change their workplace
c) To fire them or take away their position
d) To give them more authority
Answer: c) To fire them or take away their position
5. Which sentence uses remove correctly?
a) She remove the package yesterday.
b) They removed all obstacles from the road.
c) He removing the name from the list.
d) Remove it by added more.
Answer: b) They removed all obstacles from the road.
