Basic Details
Word: Laborious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that takes a lot of effort and hard work.
Synonyms: Hard, strenuous, effortful
Antonyms: Easy, effortless, simple
Idioms and Phrases
- Labour of love: A task done for pleasure rather than financial reward. Example: "Creating that beautiful garden was a labour of love for her."
- To labour under a misapprehension: To be mistaken about something. Example: "He was labouring under the misapprehension that the exam would be easy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children found the homework labourious, but they learned a lot by the end of the week.
Example 2: She enjoyed the labourious task of painting her room because she loved how it would eventually look.
Example 3: Completing the project was labourious, but the team worked together to finish on time.
Fun Fact
The word "labourious" comes from the Latin word "laboriosus," which means "full of work" or "toil." This reflects the hard work and effort involved in tasks described by the word.
Famous Quote
"Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Work, continuous work and hard work, is the only way to accomplish results that last." Hamilton Holt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "labourious" mean?
a) To be done quickly
b) An easy task
c) A task that takes a lot of effort
d) A fun activity
Answer: c) A task that takes a lot of effort
2. Which of these is a synonym of "labourious"?
a) Simple
b) Hard
c) Quick
d) Easy
Answer: b) Hard
3. What is an antonym of "labourious"?
a) Strenuous
b) Difficult
c) Effortless
d) Hard-working
Answer: c) Effortless
4. Which sentence uses "labourious" correctly?
a) The cake was labourious to bake because it had many steps.
b) The sunny day was labourious for everyone.
c) The film was labourious to watch as it was very short.
d) The sandwich was labourious to eat.
Answer: a) The cake was labourious to bake because it had many steps.
5. What does "labour of love" mean?
a) A task done for fun
b) An easy job
c) A chore no one likes
d) A job done purely for pleasure, not reward
Answer: d) A job done purely for pleasure, not reward
