Basic Details
Word: Seahorse
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small marine fish that has a horse-like head and a curled tail; they swim upright.
Synonyms: Hippocampus
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Seahorse in a storm: Describes a person who remains calm during challenging or chaotic situations. Example: "During the presentation, she was like a seahorse in a storm, handling tough questions with ease."
- Swim like a seahorse: Used to describe someone moving slowly or gracefully. Example: "He swims like a seahorse, taking his time to enjoy the water."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The seahorse is unique because the males carry the babies in a pouch until they are ready to hatch.
Example 2: At the aquarium, children were amazed by the colourful seahorses gliding through their tanks.
Example 3: The seahorse blends into the coral reef to protect itself from predators.
Fun Fact
Did you know that seahorses are the only fish species in which the male carries the young? They have a special pouch on their abdomen for this purpose!
Famous Quote
"Even the smallest creature can be special; just look at the seahorse." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "seahorse" mean?
a) A large mammal
b) A small marine fish
c) A kind of bird
d) A type of coral
Answer: b) A small marine fish
2. Which of these is a synonym of "seahorse"?
a) Dolphin
b) Hippocampus
c) Shark
d) Octopus
Answer: b) Hippocampus
3. Which sentence uses "seahorse" correctly?
a) The seahorse jumped out of the water.
b) The seahorse runs fast on land.
c) The seahorse swam gracefully among the seaweed.
d) The seahorse built a nest in a tree.
Answer: c) The seahorse swam gracefully among the seaweed.
4. Which idiom means the same as "seahorse in a storm"?
a) Calm under pressure
b) Lost in the waves
c) Like a fish out of water
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: a) Calm under pressure
5. What is the opposite of "seahorse"?
a) N/A
b) Whale
c) Shark
d) Tuna
Answer: a) N/A
