Basic Details
Word: Earthbound
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Unable to leave the earth; limited to the ground or not able to fly.
Synonyms: Grounded, terrestrial, planetary
Antonyms: Skyward, airborne, celestial
Idioms and Phrases
- Grounded as an earthbound: Used to describe someone who is very practical and realistic. Example: "Despite her dreams of becoming a star, she stays grounded as an earthbound and focuses on her studies."
- Reach for the stars: To aim high in life and try to achieve ones dreams, even if one feels earthbound. Example: "Even though I feel earthbound at times, I always try to reach for the stars in my ambitions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The earthbound animals in the reserve rely on their instincts to survive in the wild.
Example 2: While the birds flew high above, the rabbit remained earthbound, hopping along the grassy fields.
Example 3: Although he dreamed of visiting space, he understood his earthbound reality as a simple farmer.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "earthbound" is often used in literature to describe characters who are tied to the physical world and may long for freedom or adventure? It emphasizes the contrast between the earthly and the ethereal.
Famous Quote
"The earthbound are often the ones who truly know the beauty of the ground beneath them." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "earthbound" mean?
a) Able to fly
b) Unable to leave the earth
c) Related to the stars
d) A type of plant
Answer: b) Unable to leave the earth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "earthbound"?
a) Airborne
b) Grounded
c) Celestial
d) Floating
Answer: b) Grounded
3. Which sentence uses "earthbound" correctly?
a) The earthbound bird flew over the mountains.
b) The earthbound rabbit hopped across the meadow.
c) The earthbound kite soared in the sky.
d) The earthbound fish jumped out of the water.
Answer: b) The earthbound rabbit hopped across the meadow.
4. Which idiom relates to being earthbound?
a) Grounded as an earthbound
b) Fly high like a bird
c) A horse of a different colour
d) Dancing like there's no tomorrow
Answer: a) Grounded as an earthbound
5. What is the opposite of "earthbound"?
a) Grounded
b) Airborne
c) Terrestrial
d) Planetary
Answer: b) Airborne
