Basic Details
Word: Galaxy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, which can contain billions of stars.
Synonyms: Star system, cosmos
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Milky Way and beyond: Refers to thinking about vast possibilities or adventures. Example: "With his new invention, he felt like he could go to the Milky Way and beyond!"
- Out of this world: Something that is amazing or extraordinary. Example: "The performance was out of this world, leaving the audience in awe."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System, and it is filled with millions of stars.
Example 2: Astronomers use telescopes to observe distant galaxies in the universe, unraveling their mysteries.
Example 3: The galaxy we live in is only one of countless galaxies in the vast universe.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 100,000 light years in diameter? This means that light from one end takes 100,000 years to reach the other end!
Famous Quote
"The universe is made of stories, not of atoms." Muriel Rukeyser
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "galaxy" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A group of stars and celestial objects
c) A mountain range
d) A kind of weather
Answer: b) A group of stars and celestial objects
2. Which of these is a synonym of "galaxy"?
a) River
b) Star system
c) Ocean
d) Forest
Answer: b) Star system
3. Which sentence uses "galaxy" correctly?
a) The galaxy jumped over the moon.
b) The galaxy contains billions of stars.
c) The galaxy swam in the sea.
d) The galaxy is a type of flower.
Answer: b) The galaxy contains billions of stars.
4. Which idiom means something extraordinary?
a) Milky Way and beyond
b) Out of this world
c) A fish out of water
d) Beat around the bush
Answer: b) Out of this world
5. What is the opposite of "galaxy"?
a) N/A
b) Planet
c) Comet
d) Star
Answer: a) N/A
