Basic Details
Word: Snowfall
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The amount of snow that falls to the ground during a particular period of time.
Synonyms: Snow, flurry, snowstorm
Antonyms: Drought, dryness
Idioms and Phrases
- Snowball effect: When a small event leads to a larger, more significant outcome. Example: "Starting her own little project turned into a snowball effect, leading to a whole new business."
- Under a blanket of snow: To be covered completely by snow. Example: "The village looked beautiful under a blanket of snow after the night’s snowfall."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Last night’s snowfall left the streets glistening and white, perfect for building snowmen.
Example 2: The snowfall was so heavy that school was cancelled for the day.
Example 3: After watching the gentle snowfall from the window, I felt peaceful and calm.
Fun Fact
Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Each snowflake forms under different conditions, leading to unique shapes and patterns.
Famous Quote
"In every snowflake that falls, there's a story and a journey." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "snowfall" mean?
a) The act of eating snow
b) The amount of snow that falls
c) The sound of snow falling
d) A type of winter sport
Answer: b) The amount of snow that falls
2. Which of these is a synonym of "snowfall"?
a) Rain
b) Flurry
c) Sunshine
d) Wind
Answer: b) Flurry
3. Which sentence uses "snowfall" correctly?
a) The snowfall made the flowers bloom.
b) The snowfall covered the ground in a thick layer of white.
c) The snowfall tasted sweet and delicious.
d) The snowfall turned into a hot summer day.
Answer: b) The snowfall covered the ground in a thick layer of white.
4. Which idiom refers to a small event leading to a bigger outcome?
a) Under a blanket of snow
b) Snowball effect
c) Walk in a winter wonderland
d) As cold as ice
Answer: b) Snowball effect
5. What is the opposite of "snowfall"?
a) Drought
b) Rain
c) Storm
d) Hail
Answer: a) Drought
