Basic Details
Word: Sprawling
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Spreading out over a wide area; not neatly arranged.
Synonyms: Spreading, sprawling out, extensive
Antonyms: Compact, neat, tidy
Idioms and Phrases
- Sprawl out: To lie or sit with legs or arms spread out. Example: "After a long day, he loved to sprawl out on the couch and relax."
- Sprawling city: A city that stretches widely and has many areas without order. Example: "The sprawling city covers many miles, making it hard to navigate."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sprawling landscape of the countryside was filled with lush green fields and blooming flowers.
Example 2: Her sprawling collection of toys took up most of the living room floor.
Example 3: The restaurant had a sprawling terrace where families could dine under the stars.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "sprawl" comes from a Middle English term that means to "to stretch out"? Over time, it evolved to describe things that extend over a wide area.
Famous Quote
"The city sprawls out into the horizon, painted by the light of the setting sun." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sprawling" mean?
a) Neatly arranged
b) Spreading out over a wide area
c) Very small
d) Standing still
Answer: b) Spreading out over a wide area
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sprawling"?
a) Compact
b) Spreading
c) Straight
d) Ordered
Answer: b) Spreading
3. Which word is an antonym of "sprawling"?
a) Extensive
b) Tidy
c) Wide
d) Large
Answer: b) Tidy
4. Which sentence uses "sprawling" correctly?
a) The cat was sprawling on the windowsill.
b) The sprawling food was placed in a neat box.
c) The house was sprawling and easily packed in one suitcase.
d) The sprawling ball was very round.
Answer: a) The cat was sprawling on the windowsill.
5. Which idiom uses the word "sprawl"?
a) Sprawling countryside
b) Sprawl out
c) Sprawling city centre
d) Sprawl along
Answer: b) Sprawl out
