Basic Details
Word: Rainbow
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A curved band of colours that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through rain droplets.
Synonyms: Arc of colours, spectrum
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Chasing rainbows: Pursuing unrealistic dreams or goals. Example: "He was always chasing rainbows, hoping to find a way to become a famous musician without any practice."
- At the end of the rainbow: Referring to a point where dreams or wishes come true. Example: "She believed that if she worked hard, she would find happiness at the end of the rainbow."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After the rain stopped, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky, filling everyone with joy.
Example 2: The children wanted to know if there really was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Example 3: Photographers often try to capture the perfect picture of a rainbow after a storm.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a rainbow is made up of seven distinct colours? These colours are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, often remembered by the acronym ROYGBIV!
Famous Quote
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde (This quote relates to the idea of seeking beauty and dreams despite challenges, much like looking for a rainbow after rain.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "rainbow" mean?
a) A musical instrument
b) A band of colours in the sky
c) A type of cloud
d) A kind of fish
Answer: b) A band of colours in the sky
2. Which of these is a synonym of "rainbow"?
a) Colour wheel
b) Arc of colours
c) Starry night
d) Thunderstorm
Answer: b) Arc of colours
3. Which sentence uses "rainbow" correctly?
a) The rainbow sat quietly in the garden.
b) I saw a rainbow after the rain stopped.
c) The rainbow baked a cake.
d) The rainbow flew to the moon.
Answer: b) I saw a rainbow after the rain stopped.
4. Which idiom implies pursuing unrealistic goals?
a) Chasing rainbows
b) At the end of the rainbow
c) A drop in the ocean
d) Once in a blue moon
Answer: a) Chasing rainbows
5. What is the opposite of "rainbow"?
a) N/A
b) Cloud
c) Sun
d) Storm
Answer: a) N/A
