Basic Details
Word: Suck
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To draw something into your mouth by using your lips, or to take in a substance by creating a vacuum.
Synonyms: Absorb, inhale, draw
Antonyms: Expel, release, eject
Idioms and Phrases
- Suck it up: To accept a difficult situation and deal with it. Example: "Even though the project was hard, I had to suck it up and finish on time."
- Suck the life out of: To drain someones energy or enthusiasm. Example: "The boring meeting really sucked the life out of me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children began to suck their ice lollies on a hot summer day.
Example 2: My little brother loves to suck on his thumb when he is sleepy.
Example 3: The vacuum cleaner can suck up dirt and dust from the floor.
Fun Fact
The word "suck" comes from the Old English word "sucan," which means to draw in. The term has been used in various contexts, from describing how babies feed to expressing frustration or disappointment in informal settings.
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, call me. I will laugh at you." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suck" mean?
a) To draw something into your mouth
b) To push something away
c) To jump high
d) To run fast
Answer: a) To draw something into your mouth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suck"?
a) Expel
b) Absorb
c) Release
d) Eject
Answer: b) Absorb
3. What is an antonym of "suck"?
a) Draw
b) Expel
c) Inhale
d) Absorb
Answer: b) Expel
4. Which sentence uses "suck" correctly?
a) I love to suck my favourite candy slowly.
b) The cat will suck the ball.
c) She can suck an entire house.
d) Everyone can suck a dance party.
Answer: a) I love to suck my favourite candy slowly.
5. What does "suck it up" mean?
a) To give something away
b) To accept a difficult situation
c) To laugh loudly
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To accept a difficult situation
