Basic Details
Word: Embryo
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An early stage of development in a baby before it is born.
Synonyms: Foetus
Antonyms: Adult
Idioms and Phrases
- Embryonic stage: Referring to something that is in its early development and not fully formed yet. Example: "The project is still at an embryonic stage, but we hope to see significant progress soon."
- In the embryonic phase: When something is just beginning or is still developing. Example: "Her idea is in the embryonic phase, but it has potential for great success."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The embryo begins to develop after the fertilisation of the egg.
Example 2: In many animals, the embryo's growth happens in a safe environment until it is ready to be born.
Example 3: Scientists study embryos to understand early human development better.
Fun Fact
Did you know that an embryo is typically only a single cell at the very beginning, and it rapidly grows and divides to form all the cells in a baby?
Famous Quote
"Every child begins the world anew." Henry David Thoreau.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "embryo" mean?
a) An adult human
b) An early stage of a developing baby
c) A type of flower
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) An early stage of a developing baby
2. Which of these is a synonym of "embryo"?
a) Foetus
b) Toddler
c) Child
d) Teenager
Answer: a) Foetus
3. Which word is the opposite of "embryo"?
a) N/A
b) Adult
c) Child
d) Infant
Answer: b) Adult
4. Which sentence uses "embryo" correctly?
a) The embryo is fully developed and ready to walk.
b) The embryo is growing inside the mothers womb.
c) The embryo ran through the park.
d) The embryo sang a song.
Answer: b) The embryo is growing inside the mothers womb.
5. What does the idiom "embryonic stage" refer to?
a) Something that is fully developed
b) A stage of great success
c) An early stage of development
d) A finished product
Answer: c) An early stage of development
