Basic Details
Word: Prince
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A son of a king or queen, or a man who is a member of a royal family.
Synonyms: Noble, heir, royal
Antonyms: Commoner, peasant
Idioms and Phrases
- Every prince has his day: Even those in positions of power will have their moments of challenge. Example: "He faced some difficulties in his role, but every prince has his day."
- Prince of the realm: Referring to someone who has significant influence or power in a particular area or field. Example: "With his expertise in technology, he has become the prince of the realm in the tech industry."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The prince rode his horse through the village, greeting the townspeople with a smile.
Example 2: Everyone is excited for the royal wedding, where the prince will marry his beloved.
Example 3: The young prince was trained in sword fighting to prepare for his future responsibilities.
Fun Fact
The title "prince" comes from the Latin word "princeps," which means "first among equals." It was originally used to denote the highest-ranking of the nobility.
Famous Quote
"The prince must be a lion, but he must also be a fox." - Niccol Machiavelli
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prince" mean?
a) A common person
b) A son of a king or queen
c) A type of tree
d) A bird species
Answer: b) A son of a king or queen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prince"?
a) Commoner
b) Noble
c) Farmer
d) Merchant
Answer: b) Noble
3. Which sentence uses "prince" correctly?
a) The prince played with his toys.
b) The prince danced in the sky.
c) The prince is the household's best chef.
d) The prince rode quietly through the city.
Answer: d) The prince rode quietly through the city.
4. Which idiom means the same as "prince"?
a) Every prince has his day
b) Royalty is best
c) King of the castle
d) A man of his word
Answer: a) Every prince has his day
5. What is the opposite of "prince"?
a) Noble
b) Heir
c) Commoner
d) Monarch
Answer: c) Commoner
