Basic Details
Word: Visibility
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to see or be seen; how clear something is.
Synonyms: Clarity, sight, discernibility
Antonyms: Obscurity, invisibility
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of sight, out of mind: Used to express that when something is not visible, it is often forgotten. Example: "After she moved away, he realised that out of sight, out of mind was true as he rarely thought of her."
- In plain sight: Something that is clearly visible or easy to see. Example: "The keys were in plain sight on the kitchen table, yet I couldn't find them."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In foggy weather, visibility can be very low, making driving dangerous.
Example 2: The lighthouse helps improve visibility for ships approaching the shore.
Example 3: During the school play, the stage lights improved the visibility of the actors on stage.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "visibility" is often used in weather reports? It indicates how far one can see, particularly in foggy or stormy conditions, and is crucial for safe travel.
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "visibility" mean?
a) The amount of light
b) The ability to see or be seen
c) The feeling of happiness
d) The speed of sound
Answer: b) The ability to see or be seen
2. Which of these is a synonym of "visibility"?
a) Noise
b) Clarity
c) Temperature
d) Payment
Answer: b) Clarity
3. What is an antonym of "visibility"?
a) Light
b) Fun
c) Obscurity
d) Brightness
Answer: c) Obscurity
4. Which sentence uses "visibility" correctly?
a) The visibility during the storm was very good.
b) The visibility was poor due to the thick fog.
c) She loved the visibility of the music.
d) Visibility is important for good friends.
Answer: b) The visibility was poor due to the thick fog.
5. Which idiom means something is clearly visible?
a) Out of sight, out of mind
b) In plain sight
c) A sight for sore eyes
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: b) In plain sight
