Basic Details
Word: West
Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective / Adverb
Meaning: The direction in which the sun sets; or the western part of a country or region.
Synonyms: Occident, western side, sunset direction
Antonyms: East, sunrise direction, orient
Idioms and Phrases
- Go west: To go missing, be lost, or die. Example: "Without proper maintenance, the old car finally went west."
- Wild West: Refers to a lawless or uncontrolled place. Example: "The startup scene was like the Wild West, full of opportunities and risks."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sun sets in the west, painting the sky with beautiful colors.
Example 2: They moved to the west coast in search of better opportunities.
Example 3: The wind blew from the west, bringing cooler air to the region.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "West" comes from the Old English word "west," which is related to the Proto-Germanic "westrą," meaning the direction where the sun sets?
Famous Quote
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, towards the west if you must." - Adapted
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "west" refer to?
a) A type of tree
b) A direction where the sun sets
c) A kind of animal
d) A tool for cooking
Answer: b) A direction where the sun sets
2. Which of these is a synonym of "west"?
a) Orient
b) Occident
c) North
d) East
Answer: b) Occident
3. Which is an antonym of "west"?
a) East
b) Sunset
c) Occident
d) Western
Answer: a) East
4. Which sentence uses "west" correctly?
a) The sun rises in the west.
b) They traveled west to explore new cities.
c) He painted the east side of the house west.
d) Westly is her favorite direction to walk.
Answer: b) They traveled west to explore new cities.
5. What does the idiom "go west" mean?
a) To move towards the mountains
b) To fail, disappear, or be lost
c) To travel for vacation
d) To face the sunrise
Answer: b) To fail, disappear, or be lost
