Basic Details
Word: Congestion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A state of being overly crowded or blocked, often in reference to roads or the body (like sinuses).
Synonyms: Overcrowding, blockage, jam
Antonyms: Clearance, flow, openness
Idioms and Phrases
- Traffic jam: A situation where cars are stuck and not moving freely on the road. Example: "It took us an hour to get home because we were caught in a traffic jam."
- The bottleneck in the system: A point of congestion that slows down progress. Example: "The bottleneck in the system is causing delays in deliveries."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The city suffers from heavy traffic congestion during rush hour, making commuting difficult.
Example 2: My nose felt blocked due to congestion from a cold, making it hard to breathe.
Example 3: The congestion at the train station was overwhelming as everyone rushed to board their trains.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "congestion" originally comes from the Latin word "congestio," meaning "to heap together"? It highlights how things can pile up and block normal flow.
Famous Quote
"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." - Mark Black (This relates to congestion, as it reminds us that overloading ourselves can lead to complications.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "congestion" mean?
a) A state of being calm
b) A state of being overly crowded or blocked
c) A kind of food
d) A type of music
Answer: b) A state of being overly crowded or blocked
2. Which of these is a synonym of "congestion"?
a) Overcrowding
b) Freedom
c) Space
d) Move
Answer: a) Overcrowding
3. Which word is an antonym of "congestion"?
a) Blockage
b) Jam
c) Flow
d) Bottleneck
Answer: c) Flow
4. Which sentence uses "congestion" correctly?
a) The congestion of cars made it easy to travel.
b) After the festival, the streets were full of congestion.
c) She enjoys congestion in her garden.
d) The congestion helped her read faster.
Answer: b) After the festival, the streets were full of congestion.
5. What does the phrase "the bottleneck in the system" refer to?
a) A clear path in the process
b) A place where things move smoothly
c) A point of congestion that slows down progress
d) A type of drink
Answer: c) A point of congestion that slows down progress
