Basic Details
Word: Progeny
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The children or descendants of a person, animal, or plant.
Synonyms: Offspring, descendants, children
Antonyms: Ancestors, forebears
Idioms and Phrases
- Like parent, like progeny: This phrase suggests that children often resemble their parents, either in appearance or behaviour. Example: "She loves reading just like her mother; it seems like parent, like progeny."
- To bear progeny: To have children. Example: "After several years of marriage, they were thrilled to finally bear progeny."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist studied the progeny of the plants to see how they adapted to the environment.
Example 2: Many animals, such as lions and elephants, are protective of their progeny.
Example 3: The artist often depicted the beauty of nature and its progeny in his paintings.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "progeny" comes from the Latin word "progenies," which means "offspring" or "descendants"? Over time, it has evolved into the English language to specifically refer to children or descendants.
Famous Quote
"Our progeny will be the light of the future, shaping a world we can only dream of." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "progeny" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) The children or descendants of a person
c) A kind of food
d) An ancient story
Answer: b) The children or descendants of a person
2. Which of these is a synonym of "progeny"?
a) Ancestors
b) Children
c) Friends
d) Teachers
Answer: b) Children
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "progeny"?
a) Progeny
b) Offspring
c) Ancestors
d) Descendants
Answer: c) Ancestors
4. Which sentence uses "progeny" correctly?
a) She bought a new car for her progeny.
b) The tree had many beautiful flowers and grew progeny in the spring.
c) The queen was very proud of her progeny.
d) They watched the progeny fly in the sky.
Answer: c) The queen was very proud of her progeny.
5. What does the idiom "like parent, like progeny" mean?
a) Children often resemble their parents.
b) Parents do not affect their children at all.
c) Progeny can never be like their parents.
d) They look nothing alike.
Answer: a) Children often resemble their parents.
