Spell Bee Word: budge

Basic Details

Word: Budge

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To move or make something move, especially when it's hard to do so.

Synonyms: Move, Shift, Mover

Antonyms: Stay still, Freeze, Remain

Idioms and Phrases

1. Budge up: To make space for someone. Example: "Can you budge up on the bench so I can sit down?"
2. Budging an inch: Refusing to change one's mind or position. Example: "He refused to budge an inch on his decision to go to the party."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Despite our efforts, the heavy table wouldn't budge an inch from its place.

Example 2: She tried to budge him from his spot on the sofa, but he was too comfortable.

Example 3: The teacher asked us to budge the chairs to make room for the presentation.

Fun Fact

The origin of the word "budge" comes from the Middle Dutch word "boggen," meaning "to move or shift." It has been in use in English since the 15th century!

Famous Quote

"You cannot budge your soul a hair's breadth without doing the same to others." Flannery O'Connor

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "budge" mean?

a) To stay still
b) To move or shift
c) To write
d) To sing

Answer: b) To move or shift

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

a) Stay
b) Shift
c) Settle
d) Sit

Answer: b) Shift

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "budge"?

a) Move
b) Remain
c) Change
d) Push

Answer: b) Remain

4. Which sentence uses "budge" correctly?

a) She was so tired that she couldn't budge from her bed.
b) The cat couldn't budge as it stared at a bird.
c) He tried to budge the heavy box, but it was too heavy.
d) All the answers are correct.

Answer: d) All the answers are correct.

5. What does the idiom "budging an inch" mean?

a) Changing one's mind
b) Refusing to change
c) Moving quickly
d) Making room

Answer: b) Refusing to change