Basic Details
Word: Swivel
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To turn or spin around a central point.
Synonyms: Rotate, pivot, turn
Antonyms: Stay still, remain
Idioms and Phrases
- Swivel your head: To look around quickly or to be curious about your surroundings. Example: "When she heard a noise, she swivelled her head to see what it was."
- Swivel and turn: To change direction or opinions quickly. Example: "He would swivel and turn his ideas depending on who was listening."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He had to swivel his chair to face the new students who entered the classroom.
Example 2: The dancer performed with such grace that it seemed every swivel and spin was perfectly choreographed.
Example 3: When the teacher asked a question, the students swivelled in their seats to give their answers.
Fun Fact
The word "swivel" comes from an Middle English word "swivel" or "swyvel," meaning a pin or a nail that allows something to turn or pivot.
Famous Quote
"In the end, were all just swaying like the willow trees in the wind." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "swivel" mean?
a) To go straight
b) To turn around a point
c) To jump high
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To turn around a point
2. Which of these is a synonym of "swivel"?
a) Skip
b) Rotate
c) Walk
d) Climb
Answer: b) Rotate
3. Which word is an antonym of "swivel"?
a) Turn
b) Stay still
c) Spin
d) Move
Answer: b) Stay still
4. Which sentence uses "swivel" correctly?
a) The dog likes to swivel the ball.
b) She can swivel the knob to turn on the light.
c) He swivelled through the air like a bird.
d) They swivelled quietly down the street.
Answer: b) She can swivel the knob to turn on the light.
5. What does the idiom "swivel your head" mean?
a) To turn your head slowly
b) To ignore what is happening
c) To look around quickly
d) To keep your head still
Answer: c) To look around quickly
