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Basic Details

Word: Glow

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To produce a soft light or to shine brightly.

Synonyms: Shine, Gleam, Radiate

Antonyms: Darken, Dull, Fade

Idioms and Phrases

1. Glow with pride: To feel very proud and happy about something. Example: "She was glowing with pride as she received her award."
2. In the glow of: In the warm light of someone or something’s success. Example: "In the glow of the setting sun, the village looked magical."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The fireflies began to glow in the garden as night fell, creating a beautiful sight.

Example 2: After finishing his art project, his face glowed with happiness.

Example 3: The stars in the sky glow brightly on clear nights, making for a wonderful view.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some animals, like jellyfish, can glow in the dark? This ability is called bioluminescence, and it helps them survive in the deep ocean!

Famous Quote

"We all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun." John Lennon

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "glow" mean?

a) To produce a loud sound
b) To produce a soft light
c) To run quickly
d) To hide in darkness

Answer: b) To produce a soft light

2. Which of these is a synonym of "glow"?

a) Fade
b) Dull
c) Shine
d) Darken

Answer: c) Shine

3. Which word is an antonym of "glow"?

a) Gleam
b) Brighten
c) Darken
d) Radiate

Answer: c) Darken

4. Which sentence uses "glow" correctly?

a) The car started to glow when it ran out of petrol.
b) The stars glow in the night sky.
c) The cake glowed deliciously on the table.
d) The boy tried to glow faster than his friends.

Answer: b) The stars glow in the night sky.

5. Which idiom means to feel very proud?

a) Glow with pride
b) In the glow of
c) Light the way
d) Shine like a star

Answer: a) Glow with pride