Basic Details
Word: Suntan
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A brown colour on the skin caused by being in the sun.
Synonyms: Tan, bronzing
Antonyms: Pale, whiteness
Idioms and Phrases
- Too much sun and not enough sun: Referring to balancing sun exposure for health. Example: "Hes got a lovely suntan, but he should remember theres such a thing as too much sun."
- Catch some rays: To spend time in the sun, especially to get a suntan. Example: "On holiday, we decided to catch some rays by the beach."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After spending a week at the beach, I returned home with a lovely suntan.
Example 2: It's important to wear sunscreen even if you want to get a suntan to protect your skin.
Example 3: She was proud of her suntan, showing it off in her new summer dress.
Fun Fact
Did you know that suntans are actually your skin's way of protecting itself from harmful UV rays? When exposed to sunlight, your skin produces more melanin, which gives it a darker colour.
Famous Quote
"A tan is a sign of a good time. Just dont forget the sunscreen!" Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "suntan" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A brown colour on the skin from sun exposure
c) A type of fabric
d) A drink made of sun tea
Answer: b) A brown colour on the skin from sun exposure
2. Which of these is a synonym of "suntan"?
a) Pale
b) Tan
c) Blush
d) Glow
Answer: b) Tan
3. What is the opposite of "suntan"?
a) Bronzed
b) Whiteness
c) Glow
d) Radiance
Answer: b) Whiteness
4. Which sentence uses "suntan" correctly?
a) She baked a cake with a suntan.
b) His suntan showed how much he enjoyed his holiday.
c) The dog got a suntan from the rain.
d) They danced with their suntan.
Answer: b) His suntan showed how much he enjoyed his holiday.
5. What does "catch some rays" mean?
a) To read a book
b) To spend time in the sun
c) To take a picture
d) To play a game
Answer: b) To spend time in the sun
