Basic Details
Word: Tribute
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A payment made or an action done to show respect or admiration for someone.
Synonyms: Homage, recognition, compliment
Antonyms: Disrespect, insult, criticism
Idioms and Phrases
- Pay tribute to: To show respect or admiration towards someone or something. Example: "The community came together to pay tribute to the brave firefighters."
- Tribute act: A performance that is intended to honour a particular artist or style. Example: "We went to see a tribute act that performed all of Elvis's greatest hits."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The award ceremony was a tribute to the artists who changed the music industry.
Example 2: They held a ceremony to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for their country.
Example 3: Writing a book about her life was his way of creating a tribute to his grandmother's legacy.
Fun Fact
The word "tribute" comes from the Latin word 'tributum', which originally referred to a tax or payment made to an authority figure. Over time, it evolved to represent acts of respect and honouring people.
Famous Quote
"The greatest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude." Thornton Wilder
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tribute" mean?
a) A form of food
b) A payment or act to show respect
c) A kind of animal
d) A style of dance
Answer: b) A payment or act to show respect
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tribute"?
a) Insult
b) Homage
c) Criticism
d) Neglect
Answer: b) Homage
3. Which of these is an antonym of "tribute"?
a) Recognition
b) Compliment
c) Disrespect
d) Honour
Answer: c) Disrespect
4. Which sentence uses "tribute" correctly?
a) The tribute was delicious and perfect for dessert.
b) He decided to pay tribute to his favourite author with a painting.
c) The tribute was running too fast in the race.
d) She found a tribute in the garden.
Answer: b) He decided to pay tribute to his favourite author with a painting.
5. What does it mean to "pay tribute to" someone?
a) To criticise them
b) To show disdain
c) To show respect
d) To ignore them
Answer: c) To show respect
