Basic Details
Word: Wagon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A four-wheeled vehicle, often pulled by horses or another animal, used for transporting people or goods.
Synonyms: Cart, dray, trolley
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Jump on the bandwagon: To join a popular trend or activity. Example: "Many new students jumped on the bandwagon and started learning to play the guitar when the music club was announced."
- Off the wagon: Refusing or failing to participate in something after having previously committed to it. Example: "After a week of healthy eating, he fell off the wagon and indulged in a big chocolate cake."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children loaded their wagon with toys and rode down the hill together.
Example 2: The farmer used a wagon to transport fresh vegetables to the market every Saturday.
Example 3: During the parade, a beautifully decorated wagon carried the local sports team through the streets.
Fun Fact
The term "wagon" comes from an Old English word wagging, which describes the motion of a vehicle being pulled along by animals or other means. Wagons have been used for centuries, from ancient times to modern-day transport.
Famous Quote
"And I shall make thee a great nation; I shall bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing." Genesis 12:2 (often interpreted to mean creating strong metaphorical 'wagons' to carry one's burdens and achieve success).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wagon" mean?
a) A type of music
b) A four-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods or people
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A four-wheeled vehicle for transporting goods or people
2. Which of these is a synonym for "wagon"?
a) Cart
b) Balloon
c) Bicycle
d) Truck
Answer: a) Cart
3. Which sentence uses "wagon" correctly?
a) The wagon flew over the fence.
b) They packed the wagon with all the picnic supplies.
c) The wagon danced around the room.
d) The wagon sang a song.
Answer: b) They packed the wagon with all the picnic supplies.
4. Which idiom means to join a popular trend?
a) Jump on the bandwagon
b) Off the wagon
c) Like a fish out of water
d) The grass is greener on the other side
Answer: a) Jump on the bandwagon
5. What is the opposite of "wagon"?
a) N/A
b) Train
c) Car
d) Boat
Answer: a) N/A
