Basic Details
Word: Profusion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large quantity of something; an abundance or a lot of something.
Synonyms: Abundance, plenty, excess
Antonyms: Scarcity, lack, deficiency
Idioms and Phrases
- A profusion of colours: Referring to a wide variety or abundance of colours. Example: "The garden was filled with a profusion of colours during the spring season."
- Profusion of ideas: When many ideas are expressed or generated all at once. Example: "In the brainstorming session, there was a profusion of ideas that will help with the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The celebration was marked by a profusion of flowers, decorating the hall beautifully.
Example 2: She exhibited a profusion of talent in singing, dancing, and acting during the talent show.
Example 3: The library offers a profusion of books on various subjects, catering to every reader's interest.
Fun Fact
The word "profusion" comes from the Latin word "profusio," meaning "a pouring forth." It reflects the idea of abundance, as if something is overflowing.
Famous Quote
"There is a profusion of beauty in this world, yet we often overlook it." — Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "profusion" mean?
a) A small amount
b) A large quantity
c) A type of fruit
d) A form of exercise
Answer: b) A large quantity
2. Which of these is a synonym of "profusion"?
a) Scarcity
b) Abundance
c) Insufficiency
d) Deficiency
Answer: b) Abundance
3. Which is an antonym of "profusion"?
a) Plenty
b) Excess
c) Lack
d) Abundance
Answer: c) Lack
4. Which sentence uses "profusion" correctly?
a) There was a profusion of stars in the night sky.
b) The profusion ran the race very quickly.
c) She ate a profusion of soup for dinner.
d) The profusion made her smile happily.
Answer: a) There was a profusion of stars in the night sky.
5. What does the phrase "a profusion of ideas" mean?
a) A few ideas
b) A large number of ideas
c) No ideas at all
d) Confusing ideas
Answer: b) A large number of ideas
