Basic Details
Word: Arriving
Part of Speech: Verb (participle form of arrive)
Meaning: To reach a place; to come to a location.
Synonyms: Reaching, coming, touching down
Antonyms: Departing, leaving
Idioms and Phrases
- Arriving in style: To make a grand or impressive entrance. Example: "She was so excited about arriving in style at the party in a beautiful dress."
- Late arrival: Coming to a place later than expected or planned. Example: "His late arrival at the meeting caused the discussion to start without him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I was thrilled about arriving at the amusement park and couldn't wait to go on the rides.
Example 2: After a long journey, we finally texted our friends about arriving at the hotel.
Example 3: She smiled as she saw her friends arriving for the surprise party.
Fun Fact
The word "arrive" comes from the Latin word "ad ripam," which means "to the shore." It was originally used in the 14th century to describe coming to land after a journey by sea!
Famous Quote
"It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." Ernest Hemingway
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "arriving" mean?
a) To leave a place
b) To reach a place
c) To fly in the sky
d) To run away
Answer: b) To reach a place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "arriving"?
a) Departing
b) Reaching
c) Leaving
d) Moving away
Answer: b) Reaching
3. Which is an antonym of "arriving"?
a) Coming
b) Arriving in style
c) Departing
d) Touching down
Answer: c) Departing
4. Which sentence uses "arriving" correctly?
a) Arriving at the store, I forgot my wallet.
b) Arriving my friends for dinner was fun.
c) I am arriving to school early.
d) She loves arriving from the grocery store.
Answer: a) Arriving at the store, I forgot my wallet.
5. What does "late arrival" mean?
a) Arriving early for an event
b) Leaving a place before anyone else
c) Coming to a place later than expected
d) Returning home immediately
Answer: c) Coming to a place later than expected
