Basic Details
Word: Advertisement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A notice or announcement designed to promote a product, service, or event to attract attention.
Synonyms: Ad, commercial, announcement, promotion
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- All ads are not created equal: This means not every advertisement is equally effective or useful. Example: "When it comes to choosing a product, remember that not all ads are created equal, do your research!"
- There's no such thing as bad publicity: This suggests that any attention, even negative, is good for promotion. Example: "Even after the mishap, the band received more attention, proving that there's no such thing as bad publicity."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The advertisement for the new toy was so colourful and exciting that all the children wanted it.
Example 2: During the football match, we saw several advertisements from different companies on the screen.
Example 3: She created an advertisement for her bake sale to attract more customers in the neighbourhood.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first known advertisement dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used to promote goods on papyrus? Advertisements have evolved massively since then with the rise of different media!
Famous Quote
"Advertising is only evil when it advertises evil things." David Ogilvy
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "advertisement" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A notice to promote something
c) A style of clothing
d) A form of exercise
Answer: b) A notice to promote something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "advertisement"?
a) Film
b) Ad
c) Cookbook
d) Novel
Answer: b) Ad
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "advertisement"?
a) Commercial
b) N/A
c) Promotion
d) Announcement
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "advertisement" correctly?
a) The advertisement made everyone laugh with its funny characters.
b) The advertisement was a sweet treat for everyone.
c) The advertisement jumped over the fence.
d) The advertisement can run fast.
Answer: a) The advertisement made everyone laugh with its funny characters.
5. Which idiom suggests that any publicity can be good?
a) All ads are not created equal
b) There's no such thing as bad publicity
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) Break the ice
Answer: b) There's no such thing as bad publicity
