Basic Details
Word: Candidacy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being a candidate, or someone who is running for a position, such as in an election.
Synonyms: Nomination, application, election
Antonyms: Withdrawal, resignation
Idioms and Phrases
- In the running: To be a candidate for a position or job. Example: "She is in the running for the school's student council president."
- Put one's hat in the ring: To enter or declare oneself as a candidate. Example: "He decided to put his hat in the ring for mayor this year."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After much consideration, she announced her candidacy for the class president position.
Example 2: His candidacy was well received by the community, and many people came out to support him.
Example 3: The debate was an important event for all the candidates to showcase their plans during their candidacy.
Fun Fact
The word "candidacy" comes from the Latin word "candidatus," which means "clothed in white." In ancient Rome, candidates dressed in white to signify their purity and honesty.
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Peter Drucker. This quote relates to candidacy as candidates often aim to create a better future for their constituents.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "candidacy" mean?
a) The time of day
b) The state of being a candidate
c) A type of celebration
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) The state of being a candidate
2. Which of these is a synonym of "candidacy"?
a) Nomination
b) Party
c) Game
d) Meal
Answer: a) Nomination
3. What is an antonym of "candidacy"?
a) Application
b) Resignation
c) Success
d) Vote
Answer: b) Resignation
4. Which sentence uses "candidacy" correctly?
a) His candidacy was accepted by the group for the new project.
b) She read a book during her candidacy.
c) Candidacy is the best way to bake cakes.
d) The cat ran away during the candidacy.
Answer: a) His candidacy was accepted by the group for the new project.
5. What does it mean to "put one's hat in the ring"?
a) To change one's mind
b) To declare oneself as a candidate
c) To take a break
d) To leave the venue
Answer: b) To declare oneself as a candidate
