Basic Details
Word: Permanent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lasting for a very long time or for ever; not temporary.
Synonyms: Lasting, enduring, everlasting
Antonyms: Temporary, fleeting, transitory
Idioms and Phrases
- Permanent marker: Something that is used to signify something that can't be easily changed. Example: "Her love for reading was like a permanent marker on her personality."
- Permanently etched in memory: A memory that is unforgettable and will always stay in one's mind. Example: "The day we met was permanently etched in memory, and I will never forget it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new classroom design aims to provide students with a permanent and inspiring learning environment.
Example 2: She decided to get a permanent hairstyle that would last for many months.
Example 3: His contribution to the community created a permanent change that benefited everyone.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the idea of "permanence" was first used in the art of photography? Early photographs were known as "permanent images" because they captured a moment that could be viewed forever!
Famous Quote
"The only thing that is permanent is change." Heraclitus
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "permanent" mean?
a) Short-lived
b) Lasting for a long time
c) Uncertain
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Lasting for a long time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "permanent"?
a) Short-lived
b) Uncertain
c) Lasting
d) Changeable
Answer: c) Lasting
3. What is an antonym of "permanent"?
a) Lasting
b) Temporary
c) Everlasting
d) Enduring
Answer: b) Temporary
4. Which sentence uses "permanent" correctly?
a) The permanent changes in the weather were surprising.
b) He decided to have a permanent holiday.
c) She painted a permanent smile on her face.
d) The permanent paper was easy to use.
Answer: a) The permanent changes in the weather were surprising.
5. What does it mean if something is "permanently etched in memory"?
a) It is a forgettable event.
b) It is an unforgettable memory.
c) It happened recently.
d) It was written incorrectly.
Answer: b) It is an unforgettable memory.
