Basic Details
Word: Millennium
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A period of one thousand years.
Synonyms: Thousand-year period, Era
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Turn of the millennium: Refers to the change from one millennium to another. Example: "Many people celebrated the turn of the millennium with fireworks and parties."
- A millennium of progress: Indicates a long period of continuous improvement or development. Example: "The city saw a millennium of progress in technology and education."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The year 2000 marked the beginning of a new millennium.
Example 2: The ancient writings spoke of events that took place over a millennium ago.
Example 3: Celebrations were held worldwide to commemorate the end of the second millennium.
Fun Fact
The term "millennium" comes from the Latin word "mille," which means "thousand," and "annus," which means "year." It has been in use for over 500 years!
Famous Quote
"We stand at the threshold of a new millennium, filled with hope and promise." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "millennium" mean?
a) A period of ten years
b) A period of one hundred years
c) A period of one thousand years
d) A period of one year
Answer: c) A period of one thousand years
2. Which of these is a synonym of "millennium"?
a) Century
b) Thousand-year period
c) Decade
d) Year
Answer: b) Thousand-year period
3. Which is the opposite of "millennium"?
a) Decade
b) N/A
c) Century
d) Year
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "millennium" correctly?
a) We will wait a millennium for the movie to start.
b) The millennium ended with great celebrations.
c) He plans to read a millennium of books this year.
d) The millennium is just a single day.
Answer: b) The millennium ended with great celebrations.
5. What does the phrase "turn of the millennium" refer to?
a) The start of a new century
b) The change from one millennium to another
c) The end of a month
d) The beginning of a week
Answer: b) The change from one millennium to another
