Basic Details
Word: Vision
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The ability to see or the way you imagine the future.
Synonyms: Sight, perception, foresight
Antonyms: Blindness, ignorance
Idioms and Phrases
- Before your eyes: Something happening right in front of you. Example: "The storm changed the landscape before our eyes."
- Pipe dream: A hope or plan that is impossible to achieve. Example: "Her dreams of becoming an astronaut seemed like a pipe dream."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist had a unique vision that was different from anyone else's.
Example 2: His vision for the future included a world where everyone was treated equally.
Example 3: She has excellent vision and never needs to wear glasses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the rare condition called synaesthesia can cause some people to "see" sounds as colours or shapes? This fascinating experience changes the way they perceive the world!
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vision" mean?
a) The ability to hear
b) The ability to see or imagine
c) A type of animal
d) A feeling of happiness
Answer: b) The ability to see or imagine
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vision"?
a) Sound
b) Foresight
c) Silence
d) Movement
Answer: b) Foresight
3. Which is an antonym of "vision"?
a) Foresight
b) Perception
c) Blindness
d) Insight
Answer: c) Blindness
4. Which sentence uses "vision" correctly?
a) She cooked a delicious vision for dinner.
b) His vision helped him plan for the future of the company.
c) The vision sat quietly on the table.
d) The vision was swimming in the pool.
Answer: b) His vision helped him plan for the future of the company.
5. Which idiom means something happening right in front of you?
a) Pipe dream
b) Before your eyes
c) A bird in the hand
d) A feather in the cap
Answer: b) Before your eyes
