Basic Details
Word: Captivity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being kept as a prisoner or confined against one's will.
Synonyms: Confinement, imprisonment, detention
Antonyms: Freedom, liberty, release
Idioms and Phrases
- In captivity: Referring to animals or people that are kept in controlled environments rather than in their natural surroundings. Example: "The lion has lived in captivity for years, away from the wild."
- Break free from captivity: To escape from a situation of confinement. Example: "The superhero managed to break free from captivity and save the day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bird in captivity missed flying high in the sky with its friends.
Example 2: Many animals suffer in captivity when they are taken from their natural habitats.
Example 3: After being held in captivity for months, the explorer finally found a way to escape.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some animals can even develop psychological issues when kept in captivity for too long? This is often called "zoochosis," and it can cause them to behave strangely or become very stressed.
Famous Quote
"The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think." David Icke.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "captivity" mean?
a) Freedom from rules
b) The state of being imprisoned
c) A type of celebration
d) A place for animals to roam
Answer: b) The state of being imprisoned
2. Which of these is a synonym of "captivity"?
a) Detention
b) Freedom
c) Joy
d) Adventure
Answer: a) Detention
3. What is the opposite of "captivity"?
a) Release
b) Confinement
c) Control
d) Capture
Answer: a) Release
4. Which sentence uses "captivity" correctly?
a) The butterfly enjoyed its captivity in the garden.
b) The animals in captivity are often happier than those in the wild.
c) The soldier was held in captivity for many months.
d) The book describes captivity as inherently fun.
Answer: c) The soldier was held in captivity for many months.
5. Which idiom means being held against ones will?
a) Lost in thought
b) In captivity
c) A fish out of water
d) A walk in the park
Answer: b) In captivity
