Basic Details
Word: Prophecy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A statement that predicts what will happen in the future, often thought to come from a divine source.
Synonyms: Prediction, foresight, forecast
Antonyms: Retrospect, hindsight
Idioms and Phrases
- Prophecy fulfilled: When a prediction or statement about the future comes true. Example: "The prophecy fulfilled when the hero saved the village from destruction."
- Predict the future: To make a prophecy or statement about what will happen. Example: "Some people believe that they can predict the future, but most prophecies remain untested."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The prophecy foretold that a great leader would rise to unite the kingdoms.
Example 2: Many people visited the old oracle in hopes of hearing her prophecy about their futures.
Example 3: The prophecy came true when the once-divided towns joined together to face a common threat.
Fun Fact
The word "prophecy" comes from the Greek word "propheteia," which means "to speak on behalf of" or "to declare." In ancient times, prophets were believed to communicate messages from the gods to the people.
Famous Quote
"A prophecy is a prediction that may or may not come true." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prophecy" mean?
a) A kind of flower
b) A statement predicting the future
c) An ancient building
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A statement predicting the future
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prophecy"?
a) Prediction
b) History
c) Memory
d) Basket
Answer: a) Prediction
3. Which word is an antonym of "prophecy"?
a) Future
b) Fortuity
c) Hindsight
d) Vision
Answer: c) Hindsight
4. Which sentence uses "prophecy" correctly?
a) The prophecy said that a drought would come next year.
b) The prophecy is the best dish in the restaurant.
c) She has a prophecy for breakfast every morning.
d) I saw a prophecy fly past the window.
Answer: a) The prophecy said that a drought would come next year.
5. What does the idiom "prophecy fulfilled" mean?
a) A broken promise
b) A statement that comes true
c) A historical event
d) A warning sign
Answer: b) A statement that comes true
