Basic Details
Word: Tan
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make animal skin ready for use by treating it, or to change the colour of your skin to a darker shade from sun exposure.
Synonyms: Brown, darken
Antonyms: Lighten, bleach
Idioms and Phrases
- Tan your hide: To scold or punish someone. Example: "If you break the rules again, I will have to tan your hide."
- To get a tan: To spend time in the sun to darken the skin. Example: "We went to the beach to get a tan before summer ends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She decided to tan the leather before making a bag, ensuring it was soft and usable.
Example 2: After spending a week on holiday by the sea, he returned with a nice tan on his skin.
Example 3: The sun can quickly tan your skin if you are not careful and dont wear sunscreen.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "tan" comes from the Middle English term "tanne," which means to make leather? This practice dates back thousands of years!
Famous Quote
"Wherever you go, dont forget to let the sunshine tan your soul." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tan" mean?
a) To make a pot
b) To darken skin or leather
c) To water plants
d) To dance
Answer: b) To darken skin or leather
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tan"?
a) Lighten
b) Brown
c) Clean
d) Freeze
Answer: b) Brown
3. Which word is an antonym of "tan"?
a) Darken
b) Tan
c) Lighten
d) Burn
Answer: c) Lighten
4. Which sentence uses "tan" correctly?
a) She will tan the apple to make it taste better.
b) After a week at the beach, he received a beautiful tan.
c) It is important to tan your shoes every morning.
d) The dog began to tan after running through the garden.
Answer: b) After a week at the beach, he received a beautiful tan.
5. What does it mean to "tan your hide"?
a) To relax in the sun
b) To scold or punish someone
c) To sew clothes
d) To clean up
Answer: b) To scold or punish someone
