Basic Details
Word: Trough
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A long, shallow container used for holding water or food for animals.
Synonyms: Container, basin, receptacle
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Draw the line at the trough: To refuse to go any further with something, often in a situation where temptation is involved. Example: "He was tempted to cheat, but decided to draw the line at the trough and do his own work."
- In the trough: Referring to being in a low point or depressed state. Example: "After losing the match, the team was feeling in the trough, but they promised to do better next time."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The farmer filled the trough with fresh water for the cows to drink.
Example 2: At the petting zoo, children eagerly lined up to feed the goats at the trough.
Example 3: During the storm, the trough overflowed, and water spilled onto the garden.
Fun Fact
The word "trough" comes from Old English "troh" meaning a channel or container. In the past, troughs were often made from wood, and now they can be found in various materials like plastic or metal, used for different purposes, including gardening!
Famous Quote
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "trough" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A long, shallow container
c) A type of tree
d) A mountain stream
Answer: b) A long, shallow container
2. Which of these is a synonym of "trough"?
a) Trough
b) Basin
c) Cup
d) Bottle
Answer: b) Basin
3. Which sentence uses "trough" correctly?
a) The cat jumped over the trough.
b) The trough was filled with water for the birds.
c) The trough flew through the sky.
d) The trough danced at the party.
Answer: b) The trough was filled with water for the birds.
4. Which idiom means the same as "trough"?
a) In the trough
b) Draw the line at the trough
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Wide as the sky
Answer: b) Draw the line at the trough
5. What is the opposite of "trough"?
a) N/A
b) Peak
c) Ocean
d) River
Answer: a) N/A
