Basic Details
Word: Unison
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act of singing, speaking, or doing something together at the same time.
Synonyms: Harmony, agreement, togetherness
Antonyms: Discord, disagreement, divergence
Idioms and Phrases
- In unison: Doing something at the same time. Example: "The children sang in unison, creating a beautiful melody."
- Strike a chord in unison: To agree or resonate with someone elses feelings or thoughts. Example: "The movie about friendship struck a chord in unison with the audience."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The choir performed in unison, filling the hall with lovely music.
Example 2: The students raised their hands in unison when the teacher asked a question.
Example 3: The team worked in unison to complete the project before the deadline.
Fun Fact
The word "unison" comes from the Latin "unisonus," which means "having the same sound." It reflects how people or instruments can create beautiful music when they work together in harmony.
Famous Quote
"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." Mattie Stepanek
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unison" mean?
a) Doing something separately
b) The act of doing something together
c) Doing something quietly
d) Saying something out loud
Answer: b) The act of doing something together
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unison"?
a) Discord
b) Harmony
c) Conflict
d) Divergence
Answer: b) Harmony
3. Which word is an antonym of "unison"?
a) Agreement
b) Togetherness
c) Disagreement
d) Collaboration
Answer: c) Disagreement
4. Which sentence uses "unison" correctly?
a) The children played the game in unison.
b) The teacher whispered in unison to the class.
c) Everyone danced in unison, they were confused.
d) The unison of voices was weak.
Answer: a) The children played the game in unison.
5. Which idiom means doing something together?
a) In unison
b) Striking a chord
c) Silent treatment
d) Joined at the hip
Answer: a) In unison
