Basic Details
Word: Victory
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The success in a struggle or competition.
Synonyms: Triumph, win, conquest
Antonyms: Defeat, loss, failure
Idioms and Phrases
- Sweet victory: A victory that is especially enjoyable after hard work. Example: "After weeks of preparation, the team's sweet victory came when they won the championship."
- Victory lap: A celebratory act taken after a win. Example: "The athlete took a victory lap around the field, waving to the cheering crowd."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Her victory in the science fair made her feel proud and accomplished.
Example 2: The soccer team celebrated their victory with a party.
Example 3: The army achieved a significant victory in the battle, which changed the course of the war.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "victory" comes from the Latin word "victoria," which means "conquering" or "victorious"? This word has been used for centuries to describe success in battles and competitions.
Famous Quote
"In a victory, you have to have a sense of humility, and in a defeat, you have to have a sense of dignity." - A. L. Linus
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "victory" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A success in a struggle or competition
c) A kind of animal
d) A place
Answer: b) A success in a struggle or competition
2. Which of these is a synonym of "victory"?
a) Defeat
b) Triumph
c) Loss
d) Failure
Answer: b) Triumph
3. Which word is an antonym of "victory"?
a) Win
b) Triumph
c) Defeat
d) Success
Answer: c) Defeat
4. Which sentence uses "victory" correctly?
a) The victory was delicious.
b) Victory is when you finally win.
c) He played victory after school.
d) The movie was a big victory.
Answer: b) Victory is when you finally win.
5. What does the idiom "sweet victory" mean?
a) A victory that comes without effort
b) A victory that is especially enjoyable after hard work
c) A victory that is disliked
d) A victory that is always easy
Answer: b) A victory that is especially enjoyable after hard work
