Spell Bee Word: dad

Basic Details

Word: Dad

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Informal term for father; a male parent.

Synonyms: Father, papa, pop, pa

Antonyms: Mother, mom, mama

Idioms and Phrases

1. Like father, like son: Used when a son's behavior or character is similar to his father's. Example: "He became a doctor just like his father-like father, like son!"
2. Daddy's girl: A daughter who is very close to her father. Example: "She has always been a daddy's girl, spending weekends with him."

Usage Examples

Example 1: My dad taught me how to ride a bicycle when I was five years old.

Example 2: She called her dad to share the exciting news about her promotion.

Example 3: Every summer, we go camping with dad near the lake.

Fun Fact

The word "dad" is one of the simplest and most universal words for a father, believed to originate from baby talk sounds like "da-da." It appears in many languages around the world.

Famous Quote

"A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dad" mean?

a) A type of pet
b) A male parent
c) A close friend
d) A teacher

Answer: b) A male parent

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

a) Mom
b) Teacher
c) Father
d) Sister

Answer: c) Father

3. Which is an antonym of "dad"?

a) Father
b) Mom
c) Parent
d) Papa

Answer: b) Mom

4. Which sentence uses "dad" correctly?

a) He asked his dad for help with homework.
b) The dad is flying in the sky.
c) She dad to the park yesterday.
d) I like dad books very much.

Answer: a) He asked his dad for help with homework.

5. What does the idiom "like father, like son" mean?

a) Sons and fathers never get along
b) Sons often resemble their fathers
c) Fathers are older than sons
d) Sons are always better than fathers

Answer: b) Sons often resemble their fathers