Basic Details
Word: Difficulty
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Something that is hard to do or understand.
Synonyms: Challenge, obstacle, hardship
Antonyms: Ease, simplicity, comfort
Idioms and Phrases
- In difficult waters: To be in a challenging or complicated situation. Example: "The team was in difficult waters after losing the game."
- Face the music: To confront the reality of a difficult situation. Example: "After making a mistake at work, she had to face the music and apologise."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Solving that challenging puzzle was a real difficulty for me.
Example 2: She has faced many difficulties while learning to play the piano.
Example 3: The difficulty of the exam made many students anxious.
Fun Fact
The word "difficulty" comes from the Latin word "difficultas," which means "hard to do" or "hard to accomplish." It's interesting how language evolves over time, retaining meanings that reflect challenges across cultures.
Famous Quote
"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it." - Molire
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "difficulty" mean?
a) Something easy to do
b) Something that is hard to do or understand
c) A type of game
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) Something that is hard to do or understand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "difficulty"?
a) Obstacle
b) Feather
c) Joy
d) Luck
Answer: a) Obstacle
3. Which is an antonym of "difficulty"?
a) Challenge
b) Hardship
c) Ease
d) Trouble
Answer: c) Ease
4. Which sentence uses "difficulty" correctly?
a) She had difficulty running the race alone.
b) The cat found difficulty to climb the tree.
c) His difficulty was discovered by his friends.
d) The difficulty is what makes it easy.
Answer: a) She had difficulty running the race alone.
5. Which idiom means being in a challenging situation?
a) In difficult waters
b) Take it easy
c) Jumping for joy
d) A walk in the park
Answer: a) In difficult waters
