Basic Details
Word: Navigation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The process of finding your way from one place to another.
Synonyms: Guiding, steering, wayfinding
Antonyms: Confusion, disorientation
Idioms and Phrases
- Navigating uncharted waters: To deal with a new and unfamiliar situation. Example: "Starting a new job felt like navigating uncharted waters, but I learned quickly."
- Navigating life: The act of making decisions and finding your way through different life experiences. Example: "He is working on navigating life as a teenager while managing school and friendships."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sailor used a compass for navigation to ensure they reached their destination safely.
Example 2: Good navigation is essential for pilots to fly safely from one airport to another.
Example 3: With the help of a map application, we had no trouble with navigation on our road trip.
Fun Fact
The word "navigation" comes from the Latin word "navigatio," which means "to sail." It originally referred to the act of sailing on water but has expanded to include any form of finding one's way.
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "navigation" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) The process of finding your way
c) A style of music
d) A form of painting
Answer: b) The process of finding your way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "navigation"?
a) Confusion
b) Guiding
c) Hiding
d) Losing
Answer: b) Guiding
3. Which sentence uses "navigation" correctly?
a) The navigation was singing a beautiful song.
b) Good navigation is important for drivers.
c) She painted a navigation on the canvas.
d) The navigation ran very fast.
Answer: b) Good navigation is important for drivers.
4. Which idiom means dealing with new situations?
a) Navigating uncharted waters
b) A storm in a teacup
c) A bird in the hand
d) All at sea
Answer: a) Navigating uncharted waters
5. What is the opposite of "navigation"?
a) Clarity
b) Distraction
c) Confusion
d) Control
Answer: c) Confusion
