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Basic Details

Word: Serendipity

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The occurrence of happy or beneficial discoveries by chance.

Synonyms: Fortuity, Chance, Luck

Antonyms: Misfortune, Misadventure

Idioms and Phrases

Serendipity strikes: This phrase means that an unexpected and fortunate discovery has happened. Example: "While cleaning the attic, serendipity struck when she discovered her childhood toys."
Happy accident: A pleasant surprise that occurs unexpectedly. Example: "The artist turned a mistake into a happy accident, creating a beautiful and unique painting."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Finding that perfect book in the library was pure serendipity; I hadn't even been looking for it!

Example 2: Their meeting at the cafÃ© was a moment of serendipity that changed their lives forever.

Example 3: The scientist's serendipity led to a breakthrough in medicine when she accidentally discovered a new drug.

Fun Fact

Serendipity comes from the Persian fairy tale "The Three Princes of Serendip," where the princes made discoveries by accident and sagacity, showcasing the joy of unexpected findings.

Famous Quote

"Sometimes the best discoveries come from unexpected places." â€“ Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "serendipity" mean?

a) A type of tree
b) A happy discovery by chance
c) A kind of food
d) A scary accident

Answer: b) A happy discovery by chance

2. Which of these is a synonym of "serendipity"?

a) Misfortune
b) Fortuity
c) Planning
d) Routine

Answer: b) Fortuity

3. Which of these is an antonym of "serendipity"?

a) Luck
b) Chance
c) Misadventure
d) Joy

Answer: c) Misadventure

4. Which sentence uses "serendipity" correctly?

a) He found a Â£20 note on the ground, a delightful moment of serendipity.
b) She was upset about the serendipity of her friend.
c) The serendipity was too heavy to lift.
d) He read a book about serendipity and didn't like it.

Answer: a) He found a Â£20 note on the ground, a delightful moment of serendipity.

5. What does "happy accident" mean?

a) Something that goes wrong
b) A lucky discovery
c) An unwanted situation
d) An accident in a car

Answer: b) A lucky discovery

Associated Words

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