Basic Details
Word: Stuff
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: Things or items in general; to fill something tightly.
Synonyms: Things, objects, items, materials
Antonyms: Empty, remove, unstuff
Idioms and Phrases
- Get your stuff together: To organise your life or situation. Example: "After failing his exams, he realised he needed to get his stuff together and study harder."
- That's the stuff: An expression used to show approval or satisfaction. Example: "The cake you made is deliciousnow that's the stuff!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: She packed her stuff into a suitcase for the holiday.
Example 2: The garage was filled with all sorts of stuff that they no longer used.
Example 3: To prepare for the move, they stuffed all the clothes into garbage bags.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "stuff" comes from the Old French word "estuffe," which means to fill or to stuff? It has been widely used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"It's not about the stuff you buy but the love you give and receive." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stuff" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) Things or items in general
c) A kind of dance
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) Things or items in general
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stuff"?
a) Things
b) Silence
c) Water
d) Happiness
Answer: a) Things
3. Which is an antonym of "stuff"?
a) Fill
b) Empty
c) Pack
d) Load
Answer: b) Empty
4. Which sentence uses "stuff" correctly?
a) I need to stuff my bag with more clothes tomorrow.
b) He can stuff the cake on his plate.
c) The stuff in the box is very light.
d) They want to stuff their cat for the museum.
Answer: c) The stuff in the box is very light.
5. What does "get your stuff together" mean?
a) To play outside
b) To organise your life
c) To sing a song
d) To eat lunch
Answer: b) To organise your life
