Basic Details
Word: Squint
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To close your eyes slightly in order to see better, often because of bright light or to focus on something.
Synonyms: Narrow, squint-eyed
Antonyms: Gaze, stare
Idioms and Phrases
- Squinting in the light: Used to describe someone who is struggling to see clearly because of brightness. Example: "He was squinting in the light as he tried to read the book outside."
- Squint and see: To try to understand something that is not immediately clear. Example: "When she heard the news, she had to squint and see if it was really true."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had to squint at the bright sun while trying to find her way on the sandy beach.
Example 2: The teacher noticed that Jimmy had to squint to read the words on the board.
Example 3: He squinted at the map because he was not sure of the directions.
Fun Fact
Did you know that squinting helps to protect your eyes from bright sunlight and can also improve your vision temporarily by reducing the amount of light that enters the eye?
Famous Quote
"The only way to see is to squint at it." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "squint" mean?
a) To stare continuously
b) To close your eyes slightly to see better
c) To shout loudly
d) To walk quickly
Answer: b) To close your eyes slightly to see better
2. Which of these is a synonym of "squint"?
a) Gaze
b) Narrow
c) Stare
d) Look
Answer: b) Narrow
3. What is an antonym of "squint"?
a) Narrow
b) Glimpse
c) Gaze
d) Peek
Answer: c) Gaze
4. Which sentence uses "squint" correctly?
a) She squinted to see the performer on stage clearly.
b) He squinted the car parked in front of his house.
c) They squint to hear the song beautifully.
d) The cat squinted across the street.
Answer: a) She squinted to see the performer on stage clearly.
5. Which idiom uses the word "squint"?
a) Cold as ice
b) Squinting in the light
c) Play it by ear
d) A sight for sore eyes
Answer: b) Squinting in the light
