Basic Details
Word: Revolve
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move around something in a circular path, or to turn around a central point.
Synonyms: Rotate, turn, circle
Antonyms: Stand still, remain
Idioms and Phrases
- Revolve around: To be focused on or to be of main importance. Example: "Her life seems to revolve around her family and their needs."
- Revolve in circles: To make no progress or to go around the same issues repeatedly. Example: "They kept revolving in circles during the meeting without reaching a conclusion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The Earth revolves around the Sun, taking one year to complete its orbit.
Example 2: As the wheel revolves, the car moves smoothly down the road.
Example 3: In our discussion, we need to ensure our ideas do not revolve around the same points over and over.
Fun Fact
The word "revolve" comes from the Latin word "revolvere," which means "to roll back." This highlights the circular motion involved when something revolves.
Famous Quote
"Life does not revolve around you. It revolves around the choices you make." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "revolve" mean?
a) To move in a straight line
b) To move around something in a circular path
c) To jump high
d) To run very fast
Answer: b) To move around something in a circular path
2. Which of these is a synonym of "revolve"?
a) Stand still
b) Rotate
c) Jump
d) Talk
Answer: b) Rotate
3. Which is an antonym of "revolve"?
a) Move
b) Turn
c) Remain
d) Circle
Answer: c) Remain
4. Which sentence correctly uses the word "revolve"?
a) The planets revolve around the stars in the universe.
b) The child revolved quickly in a straight line.
c) The ball revolve high into the sky.
d) The book revolved on the table.
Answer: a) The planets revolve around the stars in the universe.
5. Which idiom means something is of main importance?
a) A revolving door
b) Revolve in circles
c) Revolve around
d) Spin your wheels
Answer: c) Revolve around
