Basic Details
Word: Depression
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A mental health condition that makes someone feel very sad, hopeless, and unmotivated.
Synonyms: Sadness, despondency, gloom
Antonyms: Happiness, joy, cheerfulness
Idioms and Phrases
- In the depths of despair: To be in a very low or hopeless state. Example: "After losing his job, he felt he was in the depths of despair."
- Clouds hanging over: A feeling of sadness affecting someone. Example: "She had clouds hanging over her since her friend moved away."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the rainy days, she felt a wave of depression, as the gloomy weather made her sad.
Example 2: Talking to a friend helped him cope with the depression he had been experiencing.
Example 3: The movie was so sad that it left everyone in a state of depression.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "depression" comes from the Latin word "deprimere," which means "to press down"? This reflects how people often feel heavy or weighed down when experiencing depression.
Famous Quote
"The only way out of the depression is to keep moving." - Judith Wright
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "depression" mean?
a) A feeling of joy
b) A mental health condition causing sadness
c) An excitement about a new event
d) A funny situation
Answer: b) A mental health condition causing sadness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "depression"?
a) Happiness
b) Sadness
c) Excitement
d) Energy
Answer: b) Sadness
3. What is the opposite of "depression"?
a) Sadness
b) Gloom
c) Happiness
d) Despondency
Answer: c) Happiness
4. Which sentence uses "depression" correctly?
a) She danced with depression all night.
b) He studied for depression in school.
c) After the encouragement, the clouds of depression began to lift.
d) They built a depression in the garden.
Answer: c) After the encouragement, the clouds of depression began to lift.
5. Which idiom means being very sad?
a) In the depths of despair
b) Happy as a clam
c) As cheerful as a lark
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) In the depths of despair
