Basic Details
Word: Swarm
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: A large group of insects, especially bees, that move together; to gather or move in large numbers.
Synonyms: Huddle, multitude, throng
Antonyms: Individual, single
Idioms and Phrases
- Swarm like bees: To gather in large numbers around something. Example: "The children swarmed like bees around the ice cream truck."
- Swarm of thoughts: When many ideas or thoughts fill your mind. Example: "During the exam, I had a swarm of thoughts racing through my head."
Usage Examples
Example 1: A swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
Example 2: The children were so excited that they swarmed the park, running towards the swings.
Example 3: When the door to the sale opened, shoppers swarmed in to grab the best deals.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a colony of bees can contain 20,000 to 80,000 bees at once? They work together in harmony to build their hive and gather nectar!
Famous Quote
"The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labours, but because she labours for others." Saint John Chrysostom
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "swarm" mean?
a) A small group of fishermen
b) A large group of insects
c) An animal's home
d) A type of music
Answer: b) A large group of insects
2. Which of these is a synonym of "swarm"?
a) Huddle
b) Island
c) Tree
d) Mountain
Answer: a) Huddle
3. Which is an antonym of "swarm"?
a) Crowd
b) Individual
c) Pack
d) Group
Answer: b) Individual
4. Which sentence uses "swarm" correctly?
a) The swarm of butterflies danced in the air.
b) The swarm was too heavy to lift.
c) The boy wanted a swarm for his birthday.
d) The swarm of rain fell quickly.
Answer: a) The swarm of butterflies danced in the air.
5. Which idiom relates to "swarm"?
a) Swarm like bees
b) Caught in a net
c) Jumping for joy
d) Looking for a needle in a haystack
Answer: a) Swarm like bees
