Basic Details
Word: Tap
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To touch something lightly or to make a short sound by hitting it.
Synonyms: Hit, touch, strike
Antonyms: Slap, bash, pound
Idioms and Phrases
- Tap into: To make use of a resource or to access something. Example: "She decided to tap into her creativity to write a story."
- Tap dance around: To avoid directly addressing an issue or question. Example: "He tried to tap dance around the topic of his mistakes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I heard a gentle tap at the door, and I knew someone was visiting.
Example 2: The children were excited to tap their fingers on the drums during music class.
Example 3: She had to tap her pencil on the desk to get her friend's attention during the lesson.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "tap" comes from Old Norse and refers to the act of putting a stop or lid on something, which is how we also get words like "taproot" in plants.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes you have to tap into your inner strength to overcome challenges." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tap" mean?
a) To jump high
b) To touch something lightly
c) To run quickly
d) To throw something
Answer: b) To touch something lightly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tap"?
a) Kick
b) Hit
c) Throw
d) Catch
Answer: b) Hit
3. Which of these is an antonym of "tap"?
a) Slap
b) Stroke
c) Brush
d) Bounce
Answer: a) Slap
4. Which sentence uses "tap" correctly?
a) She wanted to tap the cake into the oven.
b) He will tap on the table to get our attention.
c) They tried to tap their laughter.
d) The dog tapped the ball with its tail.
Answer: b) He will tap on the table to get our attention.
5. What does "tap into" mean?
a) To ignore something
b) To make use of a resource
c) To break something
d) To sleep deeply
Answer: b) To make use of a resource
