Basic Details
Word: Coincidence
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A situation in which events happen at the same time by chance, without any intentional connection.
Synonyms: Chance, occurrence, serendipity
Antonyms: Intent, design, purpose
Idioms and Phrases
- Pure coincidence: Used to describe something that happened completely by chance. Example: "It was a pure coincidence that we both went to the same caf on the same day."
- No such thing as coincidence: Means that things happen for a reason and are not just random. Example: "She believed that there is no such thing as coincidence in life; everything has a purpose."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It was a strange coincidence when I ran into my childhood friend in a city far from home.
Example 2: The two meetings happening at the same time felt like more than just a coincidence.
Example 3: When the same song played on the radio while I thought about it, I took it as a happy coincidence.
Fun Fact
The word "coincidence" comes from the Latin words "co-" meaning "together" and "incidere," which means "to fall upon." It suggests that two things have fallen together by chance!
Famous Quote
"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "coincidence" mean?
a) An intentional plan
b) A situation that happens by chance
c) A common occurrence
d) A series of events
Answer: b) A situation that happens by chance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "coincidence"?
a) Purpose
b) Chance
c) Plan
d) Design
Answer: b) Chance
3. Which is an antonym of "coincidence"?
a) Random
b) Occurrence
c) Intent
d) Design
Answer: c) Intent
4. Which sentence uses "coincidence" correctly?
a) It was just a coincidence that we wore the same outfit.
b) The coincidence went to the store.
c) They made a coincidence together.
d) The coincidence is really fun.
Answer: a) It was just a coincidence that we wore the same outfit.
5. What does the phrase "no such thing as coincidence" mean?
a) Everything happens randomly.
b) Events are connected and have meaning.
c) Coincidences happen all the time.
d) Coins are involved in every event.
Answer: b) Events are connected and have meaning.
