Basic Details
Word: Cornea
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The clear, front part of the eye that helps focus light.
Synonyms: Eye surface, transparent layer
Antonyms: None
Idioms and Phrases
- In the blink of an eye: Something happens very quickly. Example: "The accident happened in the blink of an eye, leaving everyone shocked."
- Behind someone's back: Doing something secretly or without someone's knowledge. Example: "She planned the surprise party behind her friend's back, wanting it to be a surprise."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cornea is essential for clear vision as it refracts light before it enters the lens of the eye.
Example 2: When trying on new glasses, her optometrist checked the health of her cornea carefully.
Example 3: A scratch on the cornea can cause pain and blurred vision, so it's important to protect your eyes.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the cornea has no blood vessels? It gets its nutrients from the tear fluid and the aqueous humour, which helps keep it clear and healthy!
Famous Quote
"The eye sees a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination awake." - Henry David Thoreau
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cornea" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) The clear front part of the eye
c) A kind of fish
d) A part of the ear
Answer: b) The clear front part of the eye
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cornea"?
a) Eye surface
b) Retina
c) Lens
d) Eyelid
Answer: a) Eye surface
3. Which sentence uses "cornea" correctly?
a) The cornea was cooling the tea.
b) He scratched his cornea while playing football.
c) The cat jumped on the cornea.
d) The bird flew over the cornea.
Answer: b) He scratched his cornea while playing football.
4. Which idiom means something happening very quickly?
a) Behind someone's back
b) In the blink of an eye
c) As blind as a bat
d) To see eye to eye
Answer: b) In the blink of an eye
5. What is the opposite of "cornea"?
a) N/A
b) Retina
c) Nose
d) Tongue
Answer: a) N/A
