Basic Details
Word: Bemoan
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To express sorrow or sadness about something.
Synonyms: Complain, lament, mourn
Antonyms: Celebrate, rejoice, cheer
Idioms and Phrases
- Bemoan one's fate: To express sadness about the situation one finds oneself in. Example: "He often bemoans his fate of not being able to travel during the holidays."
- Bemoan the loss: To express sorrow over something that has been lost. Example: "The team bemoaned the loss of their star player to injury."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She would bemoan the fact that she missed the final exam and knew she would have to retake the class.
Example 2: Many people bemoan the disappearance of local shops in favour of large supermarkets.
Example 3: After reading the book, he couldnt help but bemoan the ending, wishing it had turned out differently.
Fun Fact
The word "bemoan" comes from Middle English, originally combining "be-" (a prefix forming verbs) and "mone," which means to moan or lament. It has been in usage since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"Dont bemoan the past. It's long gone." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bemoan" mean?
a) To yell loudly
b) To express sadness
c) To celebrate
d) To build something
Answer: b) To express sadness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bemoan"?
a) Cheer
b) Complain
c) Dance
d) Play
Answer: b) Complain
3. What is the opposite of "bemoan"?
a) Mourn
b) Lament
c) Celebrate
d) Complain
Answer: c) Celebrate
4. Which sentence uses "bemoan" correctly?
a) She decided to bemoan her birthday as it was a happy occasion.
b) He would often bemoan his troubles instead of finding solutions.
c) They choose to bemoan hobbies by going outside.
d) She plans to bemoan dinner at the new restaurant tonight.
Answer: b) He would often bemoan his troubles instead of finding solutions.
5. What does "bemoan one's fate" mean?
a) To accept one's situation happily
b) To express sadness about one's life situation
c) To discover a treasure
d) To ignore problems
Answer: b) To express sadness about one's life situation
