Basic Details
Word: Frequency
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: How often something happens.
Synonyms: Occurrence, prevalence, regularity
Antonyms: Infrequency, rarity, unusualness
Idioms and Phrases
- Frequency of your choice: Refers to selecting how often to do something. Example: "You can set the frequency of your exercise routine to three times a week."
- On a regular frequency: This means doing something often or at consistent intervals. Example: "The club meets on a regular frequency every Thursday evening."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The frequency of the train service is once every thirty minutes during peak hours.
Example 2: Researchers studied the frequency of rain in the region to understand climate patterns.
Example 3: His frequency of visits to the library increased as he prepared for his exams.
Fun Fact
The word "frequency" comes from the Latin word "frequentia," which means "a crowd" or "numerous." It reflects the idea of how many times something occurs.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” – Arnold H. Glasow, reminding us that consistent effort (or frequency) leads to success.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frequency" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) How often something happens
c) A kind of food
d) A measurement of distance
Answer: b) How often something happens
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frequency"?
a) Occurrence
b) Strength
c) Height
d) Colour
Answer: a) Occurrence
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "frequency"?
a) Regularity
b) Infrequency
c) Consistency
d) Repetition
Answer: b) Infrequency
4. Which sentence uses "frequency" correctly?
a) The frequency of the sun rises each day is amazing.
b) The frequency of her laughter brings joy to everyone.
c) The frequency of the cat is very cute.
d) The frequency of the tree was strong last week.
Answer: b) The frequency of her laughter brings joy to everyone.
5. Which phrase means doing something often?
a) On a regular frequency
b) Out of sight
c) Piece of cake
d) A matter of time
Answer: a) On a regular frequency
