Basic Details
Word: Eclipse
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An event when one body in space moves into the shadow of another body, covering it partially or completely.
Synonyms: Obscuration, coverage, concealment
Antonyms: Illumination, revealing
Idioms and Phrases
- Into the eclipse: Referring to a situation where someone feels overshadowed or less important. Example: "After her brother’s big award, she felt like she had slipped into the eclipse."
- Eclipse of the mind: A state of confusion or distraction, where clear thinking is blocked. Example: "During the exam, I experienced an eclipse of the mind and couldn't remember anything."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the solar eclipse, the moon passed right in front of the sun, creating a stunning sight in the sky.
Example 2: The lunar eclipse was visible from our backyard, and we gathered to watch the shadow move across the moon.
Example 3: The sudden eclipse of the star left astronomers puzzled about what had happened in the universe.
Fun Fact
Did you know that total solar eclipses are so rare that any particular spot on Earth may only experience one eclipse every 375 years on average? This is why they are considered very special events!
Famous Quote
"In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln (This quote inspires us to make the most of our time, as each eclipse reminds us of the delicate balance of celestial events.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eclipse" mean?
a) A bright star
b) An event when one space body covers another
c) A type of cloud
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) An event when one space body covers another
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eclipse"?
a) Hide
b) Obscuration
c) Shine
d) Reveal
Answer: b) Obscuration
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "eclipse"?
a) Illumination
b) Covering
c) Shading
d) Dimming
Answer: a) Illumination
4. Which sentence uses "eclipse" correctly?
a) The eclipse made the light brighter.
b) We watched the eclipse with special glasses.
c) The elephant walked through the eclipse.
d) The cookie was an eclipse of chocolate.
Answer: b) We watched the eclipse with special glasses.
5. What does "into the eclipse" mean?
a) Coming into brightness
b) Feeling overshadowed or less important
c) Starting a new adventure
d) Learning something new
Answer: b) Feeling overshadowed or less important
