Basic Details
Word: Blossom
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: Blossom can refer to a flower or the process of flowers opening and blooming from a plant.
Synonyms: Flower, bloom, flowering
Antonyms: Wither, fade, die
Idioms and Phrases
- Blossom into something: To develop into a more advanced or improved state. Example: "She began her career as a shy artist but blossomed into a confident painter."
- Wallflower: Someone who is shy or unpopular at parties and tends to stay on the sidelines, like a flower that doesn't get picked. Example: "At the dance, she felt like a wallflower, watching others blossom on the dance floor."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cherry trees blossom beautifully in spring, covering the park in a sea of pink flowers.
Example 2: After months of hard work, her talents began to blossom, impressing everyone around her.
Example 3: The garden was full of vibrant blossoms, attracting bees and butterflies from all over.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some plants can flower in just a few weeks, while others may take several years to blossom? The lifecycle of a plant depends greatly on its environment and species.
Famous Quote
"Bloom where you are planted." Saint Frances de Sales
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blossom" mean?
a) To grow fruit
b) A dried fruit
c) A flower or the process of flowering
d) A type of tree
Answer: c) A flower or the process of flowering
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blossom"?
a) Thorns
b) Bloom
c) Seed
d) Leaf
Answer: b) Bloom
3. Which word is an antonym of "blossom"?
a) Grow
b) Wither
c) Thrive
d) Expand
Answer: b) Wither
4. Which sentence uses "blossom" correctly?
a) The blossom danced in the wind.
b) The tree will blossom in summer.
c) He wanted to blossom quickly.
d) She chose to blossom her garden later.
Answer: b) The tree will blossom in summer.
5. What does the idiom "blossom into something" mean?
a) To change into a flower
b) To develop into something more advanced
c) To become a weed
d) To stay the same
Answer: b) To develop into something more advanced
