Basic Details
Word: Difficult
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with.
Synonyms: Challenging, tough, hard
Antonyms: Easy, simple, straightforward
Idioms and Phrases
- Make difficult: To create a situation that is hard to manage. Example: "She did not want to make difficult for her classmates during the project."
- In difficult waters: To be in a situation that is troublesome or challenging. Example: "After losing his job, he found himself in difficult waters, trying to make ends meet."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The maths test was quite difficult, and many students struggled to finish it on time.
Example 2: Learning a new language can be difficult at first, but it gets easier with practice.
Example 3: Climbing the mountain was difficult, but the view from the top made it worthwhile.
Fun Fact
The word "difficult" comes from the Latin word "difficilis", meaning "not easy". It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe tasks or situations that require a lot of effort or skill.
Famous Quote
"Difficulties mastered are opportunities won." Winston Churchill
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "difficult" mean?
a) Easy to do
b) Hard to do
c) Fun and enjoyable
d) Quick to complete
Answer: b) Hard to do
2. Which of these is a synonym of "difficult"?
a) Challenging
b) Simple
c) Clear
d) Obvious
Answer: a) Challenging
3. Which of these is an antonym of "difficult"?
a) Tough
b) Complicated
c) Easy
d) Hard
Answer: c) Easy
4. Which sentence uses "difficult" correctly?
a) The difficult was a good friend to me.
b) It was difficult for me to understand the science project.
c) She found it difficult while shopping.
d) The difficult has five letters.
Answer: b) It was difficult for me to understand the science project.
5. Which phrase means the same as "difficult"?
a) Make it easy
b) In difficult waters
c) In a perfect world
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) In difficult waters
