Basic Details
Word: Pneumonia
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An infection that causes inflammation in the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
Synonyms: Lung infection, bronchopneumonia
Antonyms: Health, wellness
Idioms and Phrases
- Come down with pneumonia: To fall ill with pneumonia, usually after being exposed to cold or wet weather. Example: "After playing outside in the rain, he came down with pneumonia and had to stay in bed."
- Pneumonia in the lungs: Referring directly to the condition, often used in medical contexts. Example: "The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia in the lungs after noticing his persistent cough."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Last winter, my brother caught pneumonia and had to stay home from school for a week.
Example 2: Doctors recommend getting a flu vaccine to help prevent pneumonia during the cold season.
Example 3: The nurse explained that pneumonia can be very serious, especially for young children and the elderly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and it can affect people of all ages? Despite advancements in medicine, it remains a leading cause of death among young children worldwide.
Famous Quote
"Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account." Anne Wilson Schaef
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pneumonia" mean?
a) A kind of food
b) An infection in the lungs
c) A type of medicine
d) A kind of exercise
Answer: b) An infection in the lungs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pneumonia"?
a) Lung infection
b) Heart disease
c) Cold
d) Fever
Answer: a) Lung infection
3. Which word is an antonym of "pneumonia"?
a) Health
b) Sickness
c) Infection
d) Illness
Answer: a) Health
4. Which sentence uses "pneumonia" correctly?
a) She danced happily after recovering from pneumonia.
b) He made a snowman during pneumonia last winter.
c) Pneumonia is a kind of ice cream flavour.
d) The dog played fetch after catching pneumonia.
Answer: a) She danced happily after recovering from pneumonia.
5. Which idiom relates to "pneumonia"?
a) Come down with pneumonia
b) As bright as a button
c) In hot water
d) To break the ice
Answer: a) Come down with pneumonia
