Basic Details
Word: Toast
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: Toast refers to bread that has been browned and made crispy by heat; as a verb, it means to make bread brown and crispy by heating it.
Synonyms: Browned bread, grilled bread
Antonyms: Untoasted bread, raw bread
Idioms and Phrases
- To toast someone: To raise a glass and speak good words in honour of someone. Example: "Everyone stood up to toast the bride and groom at the wedding."
- Toast of the town: Someone who is very popular or admired at the moment. Example: "After her award-winning performance, she became the toast of the town."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I like to put jam on my toast for breakfast.
Example 2: My Dad always makes toast in the morning before we leave for school.
Example 3: At the party, we raised our glasses to toast the success of our friends new business.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the tradition of toasting dates back to ancient Greece? People would raise their cups and shout good wishes for health and happiness while clinking glasses.
Famous Quote
"There is no toast without a little bit of heat." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toast" mean when talking about food?
a) A type of cake
b) Bread that has been browned by heat
c) A kind of soup
d) A dessert
Answer: b) Bread that has been browned by heat
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toast"?
a) Grilled cheese
b) Browned bread
c) Pancake
d) Muffin
Answer: b) Browned bread
3. Which sentence uses "toast" correctly?
a) She made toast for breakfast.
b) He will toast under the sun.
c) They toast the balloon together.
d) The toast swims in the pool.
Answer: a) She made toast for breakfast.
4. Which idiom means to honour someone with words?
a) Toast of the town
b) To toast someone
c) In hot water
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) To toast someone
5. What is the opposite of "toast" when referring to bread?
a) Fried bread
b) Untoasted bread
c) Boiled bread
d) Dried bread
Answer: b) Untoasted bread
