Basic Details
Word: Pandemic
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A widespread occurrence of a disease affecting many people across a large area, often affecting multiple countries or continents.
Synonyms: Epidemic, outbreak, widespread disease
Antonyms: Endemic, contained, localised
Idioms and Phrases
- In the midst of a pandemic: Refers to being in a situation where a disease is widespread. Example: "Many people learned new skills in the midst of a pandemic."
- Pandemic panic: The fear or anxiety that arises when a pandemic occurs. Example: "The supermarket was crowded due to pandemic panic over supplies."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The world faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, which required global cooperation to manage.
Example 2: Many researchers worked tirelessly to find a vaccine during the pandemic to help protect everyone.
Example 3: Schools had to adapt quickly, switching to online learning during the pandemic to keep students safe.
Fun Fact
The word "pandemic" comes from the Greek words "pan," meaning "all," and "demos," meaning "people." Thus, it signifies that the disease spreads amongst all people.
Famous Quote
"Pandemics may come and go, but what we learn from them stays with us forever." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pandemic" mean?
a) A disease that affects only one person
b) A widespread occurrence of a disease
c) A type of medication
d) A localised illness
Answer: b) A widespread occurrence of a disease
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pandemic"?
a) Local illness
b) Epidemic
c) Allergy
d) Injury
Answer: b) Epidemic
3. What is the opposite of "pandemic"?
a) Endemic
b) Widespread
c) Common
d) Contagious
Answer: a) Endemic
4. Which sentence uses "pandemic" correctly?
a) The pandemic affected all the animals in the zoo.
b) The pandemic caused changes in how we work and study.
c) There was a pandemic of stars in the sky.
d) During a pandemic, it is important to play outside.
Answer: b) The pandemic caused changes in how we work and study.
5. What does the phrase "in the midst of a pandemic" mean?
a) Only a few people are sick
b) During the time when a disease is widespread
c) When there is no disease at all
d) After the pandemic is over
Answer: b) During the time when a disease is widespread
