Basic Details
Word: Toilet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A fixture used for urinating and defecating, typically found in a bathroom.
Synonyms: Lavatory, restroom, loo
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Flush it out: To eliminate something unwanted or unnecessary. Example: "He decided to flush it out and clear his head by going for a walk."
- All in the same boat: To be in the same situation as others, often regarding a problem. Example: "With our bathroom renovation, we're all in the same boat no one has a proper toilet!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: After eating a big dinner, she quickly ran to the toilet because she felt unwell.
Example 2: He spent a long time reading in the bathroom while sitting on the toilet.
Example 3: The school had to fix the toilet to ensure that all students had clean facilities.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the modern flush toilet was invented by Sir John Harington in the 16th century? This invention changed how people used toilets significantly!
Famous Quote
"Aim for the stars, but if you miss aim for the toilet." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toilet" mean?
a) A type of chair
b) A fixture used for urinating and defecating
c) A kind of food
d) A type of garden
Answer: b) A fixture used for urinating and defecating
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toilet"?
a) Shower
b) Lavatory
c) Bathtub
d) Sink
Answer: b) Lavatory
3. Which sentence uses "toilet" correctly?
a) The toilet flew around the room.
b) She read a book while sitting on the toilet.
c) The toilet danced at the party.
d) The toilet ran a marathon.
Answer: b) She read a book while sitting on the toilet.
4. Which idiom means to eliminate something unwanted?
a) Flush it out
b) All in the same boat
c) Once in a blue moon
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Flush it out
5. What is the opposite of "toilet"?
a) N/A
b) Room
c) Office
d) Kitchen
Answer: a) N/A
