Spell Bee Word: baby

Basic Details

Word: Baby

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A very young child, especially one newly or recently born.

Synonyms: Infant, newborn, toddler

Antonyms: Adult, grown-up, elder

Idioms and Phrases

1. Like a baby: Refers to sleeping very peacefully. Example: "After the long day, she slept like a baby."
2. No baby: Used to say someone is not inexperienced or naive. Example: "She's no baby when it comes to handling tough situations."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The baby giggled happily when her mother tickled her feet.

Example 2: He carefully held the baby in his arms for the first time.

Example 3: The new parents were excited to welcome their baby home.

Fun Fact

The word "baby" comes from the Middle English word "babe," which was likely an imitation of a baby's babbling sounds.

Famous Quote

"Every child begins the world anew." - Henry David Thoreau

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "baby" mean?

a) A type of toy
b) A very young child
c) A small animal
d) A kind of food

Answer: b) A very young child

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

a) Adult
b) Newborn
c) Elder
d) Senior

Answer: b) Newborn

3. Which is an antonym of "baby"?

a) Infant
b) Toddler
c) Adult
d) Child

Answer: c) Adult

4. Which sentence uses "baby" correctly?

a) The baby smiled when she saw her mother.
b) She babyed the garden every day.
c) The baby is a kind of vegetable.
d) He baby to the store yesterday.

Answer: a) The baby smiled when she saw her mother.

5. What does the phrase "like a baby" mean?

a) To sleep soundly
b) To cry loudly
c) To act silly
d) To be very small

Answer: a) To sleep soundly