Basic Details
Word: Myriad
Part of Speech: Noun & Adjective
Meaning: A very large number of something; countless or infinite.
Synonyms: Countless, innumerable, numerous
Antonyms: Few, limited, scarce
Idioms and Phrases
- A myriad of choices: Refers to having many options to choose from. Example: "At the market, there were a myriad of choices for fruits and vegetables."
- A myriad of stars: Used to describe the countless stars seen in the night sky. Example: "On a clear night, you could see a myriad of stars twinkling above."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was filled with a myriad of colourful flowers, attracting butterflies and bees.
Example 2: In her scrapbook, she collected a myriad of postcards from every city she visited.
Example 3: The teacher gave a myriad of examples to help the students understand the complex lesson.
Fun Fact
The word "myriad" comes from the Greek word "myrias," which means "ten thousand." Originally, it referred specifically to this number, but over time it has evolved to mean an infinitely large quantity.
Famous Quote
"There are a myriad of things that we can't see, yet we believe in." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "myriad" mean?
a) A very small number
b) A type of flower
c) A very large number
d) A kind of animal
Answer: c) A very large number
2. Which of these is a synonym of "myriad"?
a) Limited
b) Countless
c) Unique
d) Sparse
Answer: b) Countless
3. Which sentence uses "myriad" correctly?
a) She had a myriad of homework to complete tonight.
b) He bought a myriad of bananas for breakfast.
c) They saw a myriad of animals at the pet shop.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
4. Which antonym means the opposite of "myriad"?
a) Countless
b) Few
c) Numerous
d) Infinite
Answer: b) Few
5. Which idiom refers to having many options?
a) A myriad of choices
b) A drop in the ocean
c) As easy as pie
d) Like a needle in a haystack
Answer: a) A myriad of choices
