Basic Details
Word: Yonder
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: At some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
Synonyms: There, over there, beyond
Antonyms: Here, nearby
Idioms and Phrases
- Yonder lies the treasure: Refers to something valuable that is not immediately accessible. Example: "Yonder lies the treasure, hidden beneath the old oak tree."
- Out yonder: Referring to a distant place or area. Example: "I can see a farm out yonder, just beyond the hills."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The mountains yonder are covered in a blanket of white snow during the winter.
Example 2: If you look yonder, you can see the beautiful sunset painting the sky.
Example 3: She pointed yonder to the field where the children were playing happily.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "yonder" has been used in literature for centuries? It is often found in classic texts, including some works by Shakespeare and other renowned authors, to denote distance or location.
Famous Quote
"The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the road has gone, and I must follow if I can, pursuing it with eager feet, until it joins some larger way where many paths and errors meet." J.R.R. Tolkien
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "yonder" mean?
a) Nearby
b) At some distance over there
c) In front of
d) Underneath
Answer: b) At some distance over there
2. Which of these is a synonym of "yonder"?
a) Here
b) Beyond
c) Inside
d) Near
Answer: b) Beyond
3. What is the antonym of "yonder"?
a) There
b) Around
c) Nearby
d) Over there
Answer: c) Nearby
4. Which sentence uses "yonder" correctly?
a) Yonder is a lovely place to visit.
b) The cat sat yonder on the roof.
c) I found my keys yonder in my pocket.
d) We will meet yonder at the store.
Answer: b) The cat sat yonder on the roof.
5. Which phrase includes "yonder"?
a) Look yonder, the stars are shining bright!
b) Yonder is the best choice.
c) I will stay yonder for dinner.
d) That is yonder too far.
Answer: a) Look yonder, the stars are shining bright!
