Basic Details
Word: Van
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large vehicle used for transporting goods or people.
Synonyms: Lorry, minibus, delivery vehicle
Antonyms: Car, motorcycle
Idioms and Phrases
- Van around: To be in a situation where something is being transported. Example: "They were van around supplies for the charity event."
- Keep it under wraps in the van: To keep something secret or hidden. Example: "They decided to keep it under wraps in the van until the surprise party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The delivery van arrived early in the morning to drop off the new furniture.
Example 2: We all squeezed into the van for our road trip to the beach.
Example 3: The moving van was packed with boxes, ready to take us to our new home.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "van" comes from the term "caravan," which originally referred to a group of travellers journeying together in covered vehicles? Over time, "van" became a popular term for various types of transport vehicles.
Famous Quote
"Life is a journey, enjoy the ridewhether in a car, van, or on a bicycle." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "van" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A large vehicle
c) A musical instrument
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A large vehicle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "van"?
a) Car
b) Lorry
c) Bicycle
d) Boat
Answer: b) Lorry
3. Which sentence uses "van" correctly?
a) The van flew over the trees.
b) The children played inside the van.
c) The van danced to the music.
d) The van grew in size.
Answer: b) The children played inside the van.
4. Which idiom means to transport something?
a) Keep it under wraps in the van
b) Van around
c) Drive like the wind
d) In the driver's seat
Answer: b) Van around
5. What is the opposite of "van"?
a) Bicycle
b) Car
c) Motorcycle
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
