Basic Details
Word: Photograph
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A picture made using a camera that captures an image of a person, place, or thing.
Synonyms: Picture, Snapshot, Image
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Picture perfect: Used to describe something that looks extremely good or ideal. Example: "The sunset was picture perfect, making the photograph come alive."
- A picture tells a thousand words: This implies that a single photograph can convey so much more than words. Example: "The photograph of the joyful reunion showed their happiness; indeed, a picture tells a thousand words."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She took a beautiful photograph of the mountains during her holiday in Switzerland.
Example 2: The school organised a contest for the best photograph taken by students.
Example 3: The old photograph reminded him of the happy moments spent with friends in childhood.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first ever photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce? It took eight hours to expose, making it a very slow process compared to modern photography!
Famous Quote
"A photograph is the pause button of life." – Ty Holland
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "photograph" mean?
a) A written story
b) A picture made using a camera
c) A painting done by hand
d) A type of sculpture
Answer: b) A picture made using a camera
2. Which of these is a synonym of "photograph"?
a) Painting
b) Sketch
c) Snapshot
d) Portrait
Answer: c) Snapshot
3. Which sentence uses "photograph" correctly?
a) The photograph sang a beautiful song.
b) She carefully stored the photograph in a frame.
c) The photograph ran around the room.
d) He wrote a poem about the photograph.
Answer: b) She carefully stored the photograph in a frame.
4. Which idiom relates to the meaning of "photograph"?
a) Picture perfect
b) Walk a mile in someone else's shoes
c) A bird in the hand
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Picture perfect
5. What is the opposite of "photograph"?
a) N/A
b) Sound
c) Dance
d) Text
Answer: a) N/A
