Basic Details
Word: Vacation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A period of time when someone takes a break from work or studies to relax or travel.
Synonyms: Holiday break getaway
Antonyms: Work duty responsibility
Idioms and Phrases
- Take a vacation: To go away for leisure or relaxation. Example: "We plan to take a vacation to the beach this summer."
- Back to work after vacation: Returning to your job or responsibilities after a holiday. Example: "It was hard to get up early again back to work after vacation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During our vacation we visited the mountains and had a great time hiking.
Example 2: Every year my family takes a vacation to a different country to explore new cultures.
Example 3: After a long school year I really need a vacation to relax and recharge for the next term.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "vacation" comes from the Latin word "vacare" which means "to be empty or free"? It reflects the idea of having time free from work or obligations!
Famous Quote
"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it." Robert Orben
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vacation" mean?
a) A type of work
b) A period of leisure or travel
c) A specific place
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A period of leisure or travel
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vacation"?
a) Holiday
b) Lesson
c) Meeting
d) Schedule
Answer: a) Holiday
3. What is an antonym of "vacation"?
a) Relaxation
b) Work
c) Play
d) Celebration
Answer: b) Work
4. Which sentence uses "vacation" correctly?
a) She saved her money to go on a vacation.
b) I vacation to my homework today.
c) He enjoys vacation every day.
d) The vacation is very bright.
Answer: a) She saved her money to go on a vacation.
5. What does "back to work after vacation" mean?
a) Returning to leisure time
b) Going back to holiday activities
c) Resuming job responsibilities after a holiday
d) Taking another vacation
Answer: c) Resuming job responsibilities after a holiday
