Basic Details
Word: Blossom
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: To produce flowers; to flourish or develop; or a flower itself.
Synonyms: Bloom, flower, flourish
Antonyms: Wither, fade, decline
Idioms and Phrases
- Blossom like a flower: To grow and develop in a positive way. Example: "As she gained more confidence, she began to blossom like a flower."
- Out of the blue blossoms: Something unexpected that brings joy. Example: "His kind words were out of the blue blossoms during a tough day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In spring, the trees began to blossom, painting the landscape with beautiful colours.
Example 2: The young artist seemed to blossom after their first exhibition, gaining many new fans.
Example 3: The delicate cherry blossoms attract many tourists to the park every year.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cherry blossoms, or sakura, are celebrated in Japan during the hanami season, where people gather to enjoy the beauty of the blooming flowers while having picnics under the trees?
Famous Quote
"Just like the flower, we need both sunshine and rain to grow." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "blossom" mean?
a) To dry up
b) To produce flowers
c) To fly high
d) To build a house
Answer: b) To produce flowers
2. Which of these is a synonym of "blossom"?
a) Wither
b) Decline
c) Bloom
d) Fade
Answer: c) Bloom
3. Which word is an antonym of "blossom"?
a) Flower
b) Flourish
c) Wither
d) Expand
Answer: c) Wither
4. Which sentence uses "blossom" correctly?
a) The tree blossoms with bright colours in the autumn.
b) She waited for the flower to blossom in the garden.
c) The children blossom under the harsh sun.
d) He wants to blossom a sandwich after school.
Answer: b) She waited for the flower to blossom in the garden.
5. What does "blossom like a flower" mean?
a) To grow and develop positively
b) To fall from a tree
c) To remain unchanged
d) To stop growing
Answer: a) To grow and develop positively
