Spell Bee Word: aweigh

Basic Details

Word: Aweigh

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To be lifted or to raise something off the bottom of a body of water, especially in a nautical sense. Often used to describe the position of an anchor when it is raised.

Synonyms: Lifted, raised, hoisted

Antonyms: Anchored, lowered

Idioms and Phrases

1. Anchor aweigh: A phrase used when a ships anchor has been lifted, indicating that the boat is ready to sail. Example: "With the anchor aweigh, we set off on our adventure across the sea."
2. Set sail with an aweigh: To begin the journey; to leave port. Example: "Once everyone was on board, it was time to set sail with an aweigh."

Usage Examples

Example 1: When the ship was ready to leave, the captain called out that the anchor was aweigh.

Example 2: As the sun rose, the sailors cheered because their anchor was finally aweigh.

Example 3: After hours of preparation, the crew was relieved to hear the anchor aweigh and the voyage could begin.

Fun Fact

The term "aweigh" comes from Old English and was originally used in nautical language to describe when the anchor of a ship was no longer resting on the sea floor, enabling the vessel to move freely. It is a unique part of maritime tradition.

Famous Quote

"A ship is safe in harbour, but thats not what ships are for." John A. Shedd

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "aweigh" mean?

a) To be sunk
b) To be lifted or raised
c) To be anchored
d) To be tied

Answer: b) To be lifted or raised

2. Which of these is a synonym of "aweigh"?

a) Anchored
b) Lifted
c) Dropped
d) Tied

Answer: b) Lifted

3. What is the antonym of "aweigh"?

a) Hoisted
b) Anchored
c) Raised
d) Lifted

Answer: b) Anchored

4. Which sentence uses "aweigh" correctly?

a) The anchor was aweigh, and the ship began to sail.
b) The anchor dropped aweigh into the water.
c) The anchor is aweigh on the bottom of the sea.
d) The sailors aweigh the anchor down.

Answer: a) The anchor was aweigh, and the ship began to sail.

5. Which idiom means the same as "aweigh"?

a) Anchored in safe waters
b) Anchor aweigh
c) Suspended in air
d) Down and out

Answer: b) Anchor aweigh