Basic Details
Word: Nebula
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born.
Synonyms: Cloud, fog, mist
Antonyms: Clarity, brightness
Idioms and Phrases
- In a nebula of confusion: Used to describe a situation that is very unclear or confusing. Example: "After the difficult lesson, I was left in a nebula of confusion regarding the topic."
- Beyond the nebula: Refers to something that is very far away or hard to reach. Example: "His dreams felt like they were beyond the nebula, so far from his current reality."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest nebulae visible in the night sky and can be seen without a telescope.
Example 2: Astronomers study nebulae to learn more about the process of star formation and the lifecycle of stars.
Example 3: The beautiful colours of the nebula are caused by the gases glowing as they interact with starlight.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "nebula" comes from the Latin word for "mist" or "cloud"? This is because nebulae appear as hazy clouds in the night sky.
Famous Quote
"We are all made of stardust." - Carl Sagan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "nebula" mean?
a) A city
b) A large cloud in space
c) A type of plant
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A large cloud in space
2. Which of these is a synonym of "nebula"?
a) Mountain
b) Cloud
c) River
d) Castle
Answer: b) Cloud
3. Which sentence uses "nebula" correctly?
a) The nebula was bright and colorful in the dark sky.
b) The nebula danced through the garden.
c) The nebula cooked delicious food for us.
d) The nebula ran fast to catch the ball.
Answer: a) The nebula was bright and colorful in the dark sky.
4. Which idiom means a confusing situation?
a) In a nebula of confusion
b) Beyond the nebula
c) Like a fish out of water
d) Every cloud has a silver lining
Answer: a) In a nebula of confusion
5. What is the opposite of "nebula"?
a) Haze
b) Clarity
c) Mist
d) Fog
Answer: b) Clarity
