Basic Details
Word: Station
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where vehicles, such as trains or buses, stop for people to get on or off.
Synonyms: Depot, terminal, halt
Antonyms: Departure, mobile, journey
Idioms and Phrases
- At the station: Refers to being at a point of waiting, often for some kind of change. Example: "She was at the station of her career, ready for the next big opportunity."
- Catch a train at the station: To take advantage of an opportunity as it appears. Example: "He saw the job offer as a chance to enhance his career and decided to catch the train at the station."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We arrived at the train station just in time to catch our train to London.
Example 2: The bus station was busy with passengers waiting for their rides and checking schedules.
Example 3: The old railway station has been beautifully restored and is now a museum.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first railway station opened in the world was the Crown Street railway station in Liverpool, England, in 1830? It marked the beginning of train travel for the masses.
Famous Quote
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "station" mean?
a) A kind of vehicle
b) A place for waiting for transport
c) A type of road
d) A kind of plant
Answer: b) A place for waiting for transport
2. Which of these is a synonym of "station"?
a) Depot
b) Airplane
c) Route
d) Driver
Answer: a) Depot
3. Which sentence uses "station" correctly?
a) The station sat quietly on the table.
b) She decided to station her bicycle outside.
c) He waited at the station for his train to arrive.
d) The station won the race.
Answer: c) He waited at the station for his train to arrive.
4. Which idiom means being prepared for change?
a) At the station
b) Under the weather
c) Sitting on the fence
d) Jumping the gun
Answer: a) At the station
5. What is the opposite of "station"?
a) Waiting
b) Departure
c) Arrival
d) Passenger
Answer: b) Departure
