Basic Details
Word: Perpetual
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lasting forever or a very long time; never-ending.
Synonyms: Eternal, everlasting, unending
Antonyms: Temporary, fleeting, short-lived
Idioms and Phrases
- Perpetual motion: A state of continuous movement without stopping. Example: "The children felt like they were in perpetual motion, running around the playground all day."
- Perpetual calendar: A calendar that can be used for many years without changing. Example: "His gift was a perpetual calendar that displayed every date for future years."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sun is in a perpetual cycle of rising and setting each day.
Example 2: She felt a perpetual sense of happiness after being with her friends.
Example 3: The artist was known for her perpetual creativity; she never seemed to run out of ideas.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word 'perpetual' comes from the Latin word 'perpetuus,' which means 'continuing through all time'? It's been used in English since the late 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The only thing that lasts forever is everything that is in perpetual motion." - John Naisbitt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "perpetual" mean?
a) Lasting for a short time
b) Lasting forever
c) Lasting only a day
d) Lasting just a week
Answer: b) Lasting forever
2. Which of these is a synonym of "perpetual"?
a) Temporary
b) Eventual
c) Eternal
d) Momentary
Answer: c) Eternal
3. Which word is an antonym of "perpetual"?
a) Everlasting
b) Unending
c) Temporary
d) Endless
Answer: c) Temporary
4. Which sentence uses "perpetual" correctly?
a) The perpetual river flowed gently through the valleys.
b) The student had a perpetual desire to finish his homework.
c) She bought a perpetual dog.
d) The play only had a perpetual ending.
Answer: a) The perpetual river flowed gently through the valleys.
5. What does "perpetual motion" mean?
a) Staying still all the time
b) Continuous movement
c) Moving only sometimes
d) Stopping after a bit
Answer: b) Continuous movement
