Basic Details
Word: Infant
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very young child, especially one less than one year old.
Synonyms: Baby, Newborn, Toddler
Antonyms: Adult, Grown-up
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater: This means not to discard something valuable while trying to get rid of something unwanted. Example: "We need to change our plan, but lets not throw the baby out with the bathwater; some parts are still good."
- Every baby step counts: This means that even small progress is important. Example: "As she learns to walk, she remembers that every baby step counts towards her goal."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The infant was fast asleep in her mother's arms, surrounded by soft blankets.
Example 2: The hospital has a special unit for caring for premature infants.
Example 3: Every parent loves to see their infant's first smile.
Fun Fact
Did you know that infants are born with the ability to recognise their mother's voice? They begin to hear sounds while they are still in the womb!
Famous Quote
"A baby is a blessing. A gift from heaven above, a precious little angel to cherish and to love." Author Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "infant" mean?
a) A toddler
b) A very young child
c) A teenager
d) An adult
Answer: b) A very young child
2. Which of these is a synonym of "infant"?
a) Teenager
b) Newborn
c) Elderly
d) Parent
Answer: b) Newborn
3. Which of the following words is an antonym of "infant"?
a) Baby
b) Child
c) Adult
d) Toddler
Answer: c) Adult
4. Which sentence uses "infant" correctly?
a) The infant quickly ran across the street.
b) The infant needs to be fed every two to three hours.
c) The infant read a book by himself.
d) The infant drove the car to the store.
Answer: b) The infant needs to be fed every two to three hours.
5. Which idiom means that even small progress is important?
a) Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater
b) Every baby step counts
c) A leap in the dark
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Every baby step counts
