Basic Details
Word: Widow
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried.
Synonyms: Bereaved wife, widow woman
Antonyms: Wife, spouse
Idioms and Phrases
- Widows peak: A point of hair growth at the centre of the forehead. Example: "She styled her hair to accentuate her widows peak, giving her a unique look."
- As lonely as a widow: Feeling very alone or isolated. Example: "After moving to the new city, he felt as lonely as a widow without any close friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The widow wore a black dress to honour her late husband during the memorial service.
Example 2: Although she was a widow, she found strength in her community and made new friendships.
Example 3: The book tells the story of a widow who overcame her grief and discovered a new purpose in life.
Fun Fact
In some cultures, there are specific traditions and rituals that widows must follow after the death of their husbands, which can vary significantly from one society to another.
Famous Quote
"The widow may be desolate, but she often wears a crown of strength." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "widow" mean?
a) A married woman
b) A woman whose husband has died
c) A woman with children
d) A single woman
Answer: b) A woman whose husband has died
2. Which of these is a synonym of "widow"?
a) Bereaved wife
b) Aunt
c) Friend
d) Daughter
Answer: a) Bereaved wife
3. What is the opposite of "widow"?
a) Spinster
b) Sister
c) Wife
d) Mother
Answer: c) Wife
4. Which sentence uses "widow" correctly?
a) The widow baked a cake for her sons birthday.
b) The widow ran a marathon last week.
c) The widow felt very happy after her husband passed.
d) The widow received support from her friends during a difficult time.
Answer: d) The widow received support from her friends during a difficult time.
5. Which idiom means a woman whose husband has passed away?
a) Widows peak
b) As lonely as a widow
c) A starving artist
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: b) As lonely as a widow
