Basic Details
Word: Warble
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To sing or chirp in a melodious manner, often used to describe birds.
Synonyms: Chirp, trill, sing
Antonyms: Be silent, hush, mumble
Idioms and Phrases
- Warble on: To talk or chatter continuously, often without much importance. Example: "She can warble on about her favourite shows for hours!"
- As free as a bird: To be free and unconfined, similar to how birds warble joyfully. Example: "After finishing her exams, she felt as free as a bird and ready for summer adventures."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Every morning, the garden is filled with the sound of birds warbling cheerfully as the sun rises.
Example 2: The little girl loved to warble her favourite song while playing in the park.
Example 3: As we walked through the forest, the warbling of the birds added to the beauty of nature around us.
Fun Fact
The word "warble" is believed to come from the Middle English word "werble," which means to sing or trill, and is often associated with the melodious sounds that birds make.
Famous Quote
"The warble of a bird is music for the soul." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "warble" mean?
a) To walk quietly
b) To sing or chirp melodiously
c) To jump high
d) To sleep
Answer: b) To sing or chirp melodiously
2. Which of these is a synonym of "warble"?
a) Shout
b) Chirp
c) Whisper
d) Yell
Answer: b) Chirp
3. What is the opposite of "warble"?
a) Sing loud
b) Be silent
c) Trill happily
d) Chirp soft
Answer: b) Be silent
4. Which sentence uses "warble" correctly?
a) The cat had a warble in its back.
b) The child began to warble a tune as soon as the music started.
c) He warbled to the ground after tripping.
d) She prefers to warble in the dark.
Answer: b) The child began to warble a tune as soon as the music started.
5. Which idiom suggests continuous talking?
a) As free as a bird
b) Warble on
c) Fly high
d) Jump for joy
Answer: b) Warble on
