Basic Details
Word: Prohibition
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A law or rule that forbids something, especially illegal to use, sell, or consume.
Synonyms: Ban, restriction, embargo
Antonyms: Permission, allowance, acceptance
Idioms and Phrases
- Prohibition era: Referring to the time in the United States (1920-1933) when the sale of alcohol was illegal. Example: "The film is set during the Prohibition era, highlighting the struggles of those wanting to enjoy a drink."
- Under the prohibition: Referring to something that is not allowed or banned. Example: "She discovered that playing loud music in the library was under the prohibition of the rules."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s led to the rise of secret bars known as speakeasies.
Example 2: Many activists worked hard to end the prohibition on certain drugs that they believed should be legal.
Example 3: His invention was under prohibition during the patent approval process, preventing him from selling it openly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the period of prohibition in the United States not only banned alcohol but also led to an increase in organised crime as people sought illegal ways to obtain drinks?
Famous Quote
"Prohibition goes beyond the realm of the criminal law; it touches every aspect of life." - Herbert Hoover
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prohibition" mean?
a) A celebration
b) A law that forbids something
c) A type of food
d) A place to buy books
Answer: b) A law that forbids something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prohibition"?
a) Ban
b) Celebration
c) Surprise
d) Invitation
Answer: a) Ban
3. What is an antonym of "prohibition"?
a) Acceptance
b) Penalty
c) Challenge
d) Conflict
Answer: a) Acceptance
4. Which sentence uses "prohibition" correctly?
a) The prohibition allowed everyone to go to the festival.
b) During the prohibition, many people broke the law to drink alcohol.
c) The prohibition was a time of great celebration.
d) The prohibition encouraged people to sing louder.
Answer: b) During the prohibition, many people broke the law to drink alcohol.
5. Which idiom refers to the time when alcohol was illegal in the United States?
a) A horse of a different colour
b) Prohibition era
c) The more the merrier
d) Burn the midnight oil
Answer: b) Prohibition era
