Basic Details
Word: Refuge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A safe place where someone can go for protection or shelter.
Synonyms: Shelter, safe haven, asylum
Antonyms: Danger, threat, risk
Idioms and Phrases
- Seek refuge: To search for a safe place or protection. Example: "During the storm, many people sought refuge in the local community centre."
- Refuge from the storm: A place of safety during difficult times. Example: "The children found refuge from the storm in their school until it passed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The animal found refuge in a hollow tree to escape the heavy rain.
Example 2: After the war, many families sought refuge in neighbouring countries for safety.
Example 3: The small village offered a refuge for those looking to start anew after losing everything.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "refuge" comes from the Latin word "refugium," which means a place to flee back to? It has been used for hundreds of years to describe safe places.
Famous Quote
"In seeking refuge from the storms of life, we often find ourselves." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "refuge" mean?
a) A place for cooking
b) A safe place for protection
c) A place for dancing
d) A place for shopping
Answer: b) A safe place for protection
2. Which of these is a synonym of "refuge"?
a) Danger
b) Asylum
c) Garden
d) School
Answer: b) Asylum
3. What is the opposite of "refuge"?
a) Shelter
b) Safe haven
c) Danger
d) Security
Answer: c) Danger
4. Which sentence uses "refuge" correctly?
a) She found refuge in the library when it started to rain.
b) The cat jumped over the refuge fence.
c) He was scared of the refuge music.
d) They walked past the refuge shop.
Answer: a) She found refuge in the library when it started to rain.
5. What does it mean to "seek refuge"?
a) To search for a place to have fun
b) To look for a safe place
c) To play with friends
d) To eat lunch
Answer: b) To look for a safe place
