Basic Details
Word: Slumber
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A deep sleep; to sleep deeply.
Synonyms: Sleep, rest, repose
Antonyms: Wakefulness, alertness
Idioms and Phrases
- Slumbering giant: Refers to a powerful entity that is currently inactive but has great potential. Example: "The old company, once a leader in the industry, is now a slumbering giant waiting to be awakened."
- In the land of slumber: Means to be fast asleep. Example: "The children were in the land of slumber, dreaming peacefully after a long day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a long day at school, I fell into a deep slumber and didn't wake up until morning.
Example 2: The cat curled up on the sofa and drifted off into a comfortable slumber.
Example 3: The peaceful sound of rain helped me to enjoy a restful slumber through the night.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "slumber" comes from the Old English word "slumra," which means "to fall asleep"? It has been used for centuries to describe a deep and restful sleep.
Famous Quote
"Sleep, those little slices of death, how I loathe them." Edgar Allan Poe
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "slumber" mean?
a) To play outside
b) A type of animal
c) A deep sleep
d) A way to eat
Answer: c) A deep sleep
2. Which of these is a synonym of "slumber"?
a) Dance
b) Sleep
c) Talk
d) Jump
Answer: b) Sleep
3. Which word is an antonym of "slumber"?
a) Drowsiness
b) Wakefulness
c) Snooze
d) Rest
Answer: b) Wakefulness
4. Which sentence uses "slumber" correctly?
a) The baby was in a deep slumber in her crib.
b) The car drove through the slumber.
c) He slumbered his homework.
d) She played slumber with her friends.
Answer: a) The baby was in a deep slumber in her crib.
5. Which idiom refers to someone or something that is currently inactive but has potential?
a) In the land of slumber
b) Slumbering giant
c) Lazy dog
d) Time flies
Answer: b) Slumbering giant
