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Basic Details

Word: Asylum

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A safe place or shelter, especially for people who are fleeing danger or persecution.

Synonyms: Refuge, sanctuary, shelter

Antonyms: Danger, threat

Idioms and Phrases

1. Seek asylum: To search for a safe place to stay, usually in another country. Example: "After facing threats in his own country, he decided to seek asylum in a more peaceful nation."
2. Asylum from the storm: Used to describe finding safety or protection during difficult times. Example: "The family found asylum from the storm in a sturdy building."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Many people seek asylum when they are in danger in their home countries.

Example 2: The government has set up a new process for offering asylum to those in need.

Example 3: The old church provided asylum for travelers during the harsh winter.

Fun Fact

The word "asylum" comes from the Greek word "asylon," which means "refuge" or "sanctuary." It has been in use for centuries to describe places that offer protection to those in need.

Famous Quote

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi in context, providing asylum to those in need is a way to serve and support humanity.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "asylum" mean?

a) A type of food
b) A safe place or shelter
c) A mode of transport
d) A kind of animal

Answer: b) A safe place or shelter

2. Which of these is a synonym of "asylum"?

a) Danger
b) Refuge
c) Home
d) Job

Answer: b) Refuge

3. What is an antonym of "asylum"?

a) Safety
b) Comfort
c) Danger
d) Sanctuary

Answer: c) Danger

4. Which sentence uses "asylum" correctly?

a) The cat found asylum underneath the car during the rain.
b) The book was called Asylum.
c) The child created an asylum out of blocks.
d) The adults had asylum in the amusement park.

Answer: a) The cat found asylum underneath the car during the rain.

5. Which of these idioms relates to "asylum"?

a) Seek asylum
b) Cold as ice
c) Jump to conclusions
d) All's well that ends well

Answer: a) Seek asylum