Basic Details
Word: Wind
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A natural movement of air, especially when it is strong enough to be felt.
Synonyms: Breeze, gust, draught
Antonyms: Calm, stillness
Idioms and Phrases
- Whistling in the wind: To say something that is ignored or unimportant. Example: "He was just whistling in the wind, trying to convince his friends to listen to his ideas."
- Throw caution to the wind: To do something without worrying about the risk. Example: "She decided to throw caution to the wind and go on the roller coaster even though she was scared."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wind rustled the leaves, creating a soothing sound in the garden.
Example 2: On a windy day, kites can fly high in the sky, dancing with the breeze.
Example 3: The strong wind knocked over the garden furniture and scattered it across the lawn.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the strongest winds on Earth are found in tropical cyclones, which can exceed speeds of 200 miles per hour? These powerful storms can cause extensive damage when they make landfall.
Famous Quote
"The wind shows us how close to the edge we are." - Joan Didion
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wind" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A natural movement of air
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of water
Answer: b) A natural movement of air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wind"?
a) Giraffe
b) Driftwood
c) Breeze
d) Mountain
Answer: c) Breeze
3. Which sentence uses "wind" correctly?
a) The wind cooked the dinner perfectly.
b) The wind carried my kite high into the air.
c) The wind drew a beautiful picture.
d) The wind drove the car down the road.
Answer: b) The wind carried my kite high into the air.
4. Which idiom means to ignore something important?
a) Throw caution to the wind
b) Whistling in the wind
c) Jump on the bandwagon
d) Walking on air
Answer: b) Whistling in the wind
5. What is the opposite of "wind"?
a) Rain
b) Calm
c) Wave
d) River
Answer: b) Calm
