Spell Bee Word: doze

Basic Details

Word: Doze

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To sleep lightly or nap for a short time.

Synonyms: Nap, slumber, snooze

Antonyms: Wake, alert, energise

Idioms and Phrases

1. Doze off: To fall asleep, often unintentionally. Example: "I watched the movie for too long and started to doze off on the couch."
2. Catch some Z's: To get some sleep. Example: "I need to catch some Z's before the big game tomorrow."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After a busy day at school, I like to doze on the sofa for a while.

Example 2: The gentle sound of the rain made it easy for him to doze off.

Example 3: She managed to doze for a few minutes during the long car journey.

Fun Fact

Interestingly, the term "doze" comes from an old English word "dosan," which means to sleep lightly. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century!

Famous Quote

"Sleep is the best meditation." - Dalai Lama

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "doze" mean?

a) To eat a meal
b) To sleep lightly
c) To sing a song
d) To run quickly

Answer: b) To sleep lightly

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

a) Play
b) Nap
c) Jump
d) Read

Answer: b) Nap

3. What is an antonym of "doze"?

a) Rest
b) Wake
c) Slumber
d) Snooze

Answer: b) Wake

4. Which sentence uses "doze" correctly?

a) She will doze the cake for her birthday.
b) I plan to doze for an hour after lunch.
c) The cat likes to doze the mouse.
d) We doze the river together.

Answer: b) I plan to doze for an hour after lunch.

5. Which idiom means to fall asleep unintentionally?

a) Catch some Z's
b) Doze off
c) Under the weather
d) Barking up the wrong tree

Answer: b) Doze off