Basic Details
Word: Curfew
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A rule or order that requires people, especially children, to be home by a certain time in the evening.
Synonyms: Restriction, limitation, timeout
Antonyms: Freedom, permission
Idioms and Phrases
- Curtain falls on the curfew: This means that the time is up, and activities need to stop or come to an end. Example: "As the clock struck ten, the curtain falls on the curfew, and all children should be home."
- Curfew blues: A feeling of disappointment or sadness about having to come home early. Example: "I got curfew blues because my friends were having so much fun without me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My parents set a curfew of 9 PM for me on weekdays so that I can get enough sleep before school.
Example 2: After the curfew was announced due to safety concerns, everyone was asked to stay indoors during the night.
Example 3: Many teenagers find it hard to accept the curfew imposed by their parents, often feeling it limits their freedom.
Fun Fact
The word "curfew" comes from the Old French word "cuevre-feu," which means "cover the fire." This originated in medieval times when bells were rung to signal the time for extinguishing fires at night.
Famous Quote
"Freedom is never given; it is won." A. Philip Randolph
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "curfew" mean?
a) A time to go to bed
b) A rule to be home by a certain time
c) A time for play
d) A party exciting night
Answer: b) A rule to be home by a certain time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "curfew"?
a) Celebration
b) Limitation
c) Adventure
d) Journey
Answer: b) Limitation
3. What is an antonym of "curfew"?
a) Safety
b) Freedom
c) List
d) Sorrow
Answer: b) Freedom
4. Which sentence uses "curfew" correctly?
a) The curfew bird sang beautifully all night.
b) There was a curfew arranged for the whole town during the event.
c) The curfew did not allow us to have ice cream.
d) I saw a curfew climbing a tree.
Answer: b) There was a curfew arranged for the whole town during the event.
5. What does the idiom "curfew blues" mean?
a) Joy about being home early
b) Sadness about having to return home
c) Happiness of being allowed to stay out
d) Excitement to meet friends
Answer: b) Sadness about having to return home
