Basic Details
Word: Syringe
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A medical tool used to take or inject liquid, usually medicine, into the body.
Synonyms: Injector, needle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the nail on the head: To be exactly correct. Example: "When she explained the need for a syringe during the medical procedure, she really hit the nail on the head."
- Take the plunge: To take a risk or make a difficult decision. Example: "He had to take the plunge and get his vaccination with a syringe."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The nurse used a syringe to give the patient a vaccination to protect them from illness.
Example 2: At the science fair, we learned how syringes can be used to measure liquids accurately.
Example 3: The veterinarian used a syringe to give the dog its medicine without any fuss.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "syringe" comes from the Greek word "syrinx," which means "a tube or pipe"? This is because syringes are tubular instruments used for injecting or withdrawing liquids.
Famous Quote
"A syringe may be a small tool, but it plays a significant role in saving lives." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "syringe" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A medical tool for injecting liquid
c) A kind of tree
d) A cooking utensil
Answer: b) A medical tool for injecting liquid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "syringe"?
a) Injector
b) Spoon
c) Knife
d) Fork
Answer: a) Injector
3. Which sentence uses "syringe" correctly?
a) The cat chased the syringe around the garden.
b) The nurse filled the syringe with medicine for the patient.
c) He used a syringe to cook dinner.
d) The syringe flew over the fence.
Answer: b) The nurse filled the syringe with medicine for the patient.
4. Which idiom means the same as "syringe"?
a) Hit the nail on the head
b) Take the plunge
c) Jump on the bandwagon
d) A piece of cake
Answer: N/A
5. What is the opposite of "syringe"?
a) N/A
b) Hammer
c) Pencil
d) Scissors
Answer: a) N/A
