Basic Details
Word: Supper
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A meal that is eaten in the evening or at night.
Synonyms: Dinner, evening meal
Antonyms: Breakfast, lunch
Idioms and Phrases
- Suppertime: Refers to the time when supper is typically eaten. Example: "Every evening, we gather for suppertime, sharing stories from our day."
- Bring to the supper table: To include something in a discussion or meeting, especially while sharing a meal. Example: "We have important matters to bring to the supper table tonight."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day, I was excited to sit down for supper with my family.
Example 2: On Fridays, we often have fish and chips for supper as a special treat.
Example 3: The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the house as we prepared for supper.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "supper" comes from the Old French word "souper," which means "to sip"? This is because it used to refer to a light meal taken in the evening.
Famous Quote
"The family is the centre of life, and supper is the glue that holds it together." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "supper" mean?
a) A breakfast meal
b) An afternoon snack
c) An evening meal
d) A dessert made of fruit
Answer: c) An evening meal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "supper"?
a) Brunch
b) Lunch
c) Evening meal
d) Snack
Answer: c) Evening meal
3. What is an antonym of "supper"?
a) Snack
b) Breakfast
c) Dinner
d) Brunch
Answer: b) Breakfast
4. Which sentence uses "supper" correctly?
a) I had cereal for supper this morning.
b) We gathered around the table for supper and enjoyed ourselves.
c) Supper is always cooked on the weekends.
d) My favourite supper is pancakes.
Answer: b) We gathered around the table for supper and enjoyed ourselves.
5. What does "bring to the supper table" mean?
a) To make dinner
b) To include a topic in a discussion
c) To set the table
d) To wash the dishes
Answer: b) To include a topic in a discussion
