Basic Details
Word: Yam
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A starchy root vegetable that is often brown or purple on the outside and white or yellow inside.
Synonyms: Sweet potato, tuber
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Yam it up: To really enjoy or indulge in something, especially food. Example: "At the harvest festival, everyone yams it up with delicious dishes made from local vegetables."
- As good as yam: Referring to something that is guaranteed to be delightful or satisfactory. Example: "This restaurant serves the best stew, it's as good as yam!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The yam was roasted in the oven until it became soft and sweet.
Example 2: In many cultures, yam is a staple food that is enjoyed with various sauces.
Example 3: She brought a delicious yam pie to the potluck, and everyone loved it.
Fun Fact
Did you know that yams are not the same as sweet potatoes? While they may look similar, yams are starchier and are often used in savoury dishes, while sweet potatoes are sweeter and softer.
Famous Quote
"Food is the ingredient that binds us together." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "yam" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A starchy root vegetable
c) A grain
d) A dairy product
Answer: b) A starchy root vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "yam"?
a) Broccoli
b) Sweet potato
c) Cabbage
d) Carrot
Answer: b) Sweet potato
3. Which sentence uses "yam" correctly?
a) The yam flew across the room.
b) He enjoyed a hearty meal with roasted yam.
c) The yam ran in the race.
d) The yam has feelings.
Answer: b) He enjoyed a hearty meal with roasted yam.
4. Which idiom means to indulge or enjoy?
a) As good as yam
b) Keep your yam dry
c) Yam it up
d) Don't put all your yams in one basket
Answer: c) Yam it up
5. What is the opposite of "yam"?
a) N/A
b) Goat
c) Tomato
d) Grass
Answer: a) N/A
