Basic Details
Word: Suck
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To draw in something with the mouth, or to be bad or disappointing.
Synonyms: Draw, ingest, extract, disappoint
Antonyms: Push, release, succeed
Idioms and Phrases
- It sucks to be you: An expression used to empathise with someones unfortunate situation. Example: "You lost your wallet? Well, it sucks to be you, my friend."
- Suck it up: To endure a difficult situation without complaining. Example: "I know it's hard, but you just have to suck it up and finish your homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The baby likes to suck on her thumb when she feels sleepy.
Example 2: It's a shame that the weather is so rainy; it really sucks when we planned to go to the park.
Example 3: I tried the new chocolate, but honestly, it sucks; I wouldnt buy it again.
Fun Fact
The word "suck" has Old English origins, deriving from "scan," meaning to draw in or extract. It has been used in various contexts for centuries!
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you cant laugh at yourself, call me and Ill laugh at you." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suck" mean?
a) To push something out
b) To draw in with the mouth
c) To make a loud noise
d) To run quickly
Answer: b) To draw in with the mouth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suck"?
a) Draw
b) Jump
c) Talk
d) Run
Answer: a) Draw
3. What is an antonym of "suck"?
a) Fail
b) Push
c) Disappoint
d) Extract
Answer: b) Push
4. Which sentence uses "suck" correctly?
a) The kid decided to suck his shoes.
b) This movie really sucks; I was bored the whole time.
c) She will suck the flowers.
d) He tried to suck the water from the sky.
Answer: b) This movie really sucks; I was bored the whole time.
5. What does the idiom "suck it up" mean?
a) To complain about a problem
b) To eat quickly
c) To endure a tough situation
d) To stop crying
Answer: c) To endure a tough situation
