Basic Details
Word: League
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of people or organisations that come together for a common purpose, often in sports or to achieve a particular goal.
Synonyms: Association, alliance, federation
Antonyms: Disunion, division
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of one's league: Refers to something or someone that is too advanced or superior for someone else. Example: "She thought he was out of her league because he was so talented."
- In the same league: Used to describe people or things that are similar or competing at a similar level. Example: "With their excellent teamwork, they proved they were in the same league as the top teams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The schools in our town formed a league to organise sports events for children.
Example 2: My favourite football league is the Premier League because it has so many exciting teams.
Example 3: The environmental organisations created a league to combat climate change through joint efforts.
Fun Fact
The term "league" originally described a unit of distance used in the past to measure the distance a person could walk in an hour, usually around three miles. Over time, it evolved to refer to groups teaming up for various purposes.
Famous Quote
"Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results." Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "league" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A group working together
c) A kind of food
d) A book genre
Answer: b) A group working together
2. Which of these is a synonym of "league"?
a) Alliance
b) House
c) Book
d) Game
Answer: a) Alliance
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "league"?
a) Association
b) Partnership
c) Division
d) Team
Answer: c) Division
4. Which sentence uses "league" correctly?
a) I played in a league basketball game last Saturday.
b) The league walked to the store for ice-cream.
c) The league was very colourful at the art festival.
d) The league flew high in the sky.
Answer: a) I played in a league basketball game last Saturday.
5. What does the idiom "out of one's league" mean?
a) Someone is confused
b) Someone is not good at something
c) Someone is too advanced for someone else
d) Someone is very friendly
Answer: c) Someone is too advanced for someone else
