Basic Details
Word: Toast
Part of Speech: Noun and Verb
Meaning: A slice of bread that has been browned in a toaster or under a grill; or the act of warming bread until it is brown and crispy.
Synonyms: Bread, crisp, browned bread
Antonyms: Untoasted bread
Idioms and Phrases
- Toast of the town: Someone who is very popular or admired at a particular time. Example: "After winning the championship, he became the toast of the town."
- Toast someone's health: To raise a glass in honour of someone. Example: "At the wedding, everyone stood to toast the couple's health."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I prefer my toast with a bit of butter and jam spread on top.
Example 2: We have toast every morning for breakfast, topped with sliced banana.
Example 3: At the party, we made a toast to celebrate our friend's birthday.
Fun Fact
Did you know that toast has been around since ancient times? The word "toast" comes from the Latin word "tostum," which means "to heat or roast." People used to toast bread to preserve it for longer periods.
Famous Quote
"Theres something about a fire that makes it feel like home, and its already big enough to ask for a solid piece of toast." Brian Andreas
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toast" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A browned slice of bread
c) A kind of meat
d) A vegetable
Answer: b) A browned slice of bread
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toast"?
a) Crisp
b) Water
c) Milk
d) Cheese
Answer: a) Crisp
3. Which of these is an antonym of "toast"?
a) Bread
b) Boiled
c) Raw bread
d) Cooked
Answer: c) Raw bread
4. Which sentence uses "toast" correctly?
a) She likes to toast her bread before making a sandwich.
b) The toast swam across the river.
c) He built a toast for the park.
d) The toast is driving the car.
Answer: a) She likes to toast her bread before making a sandwich.
5. What does "toast the couple's health" mean?
a) To wish someone bad luck
b) To raise a glass in celebration
c) To make bread
d) To refuse to eat
Answer: b) To raise a glass in celebration
