Spell Bee Word: facade

Basic Details

Word: Facade

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The front of a building, or a way of hiding one's true feelings or character.

Synonyms: Front, exterior, appearance

Antonyms: Reality, truth, inner self

Idioms and Phrases

1. Behind the facade: Refers to the hidden truth or the real situation that is not immediately visible. Example: "She seemed very confident, but there was a lot of anxiety behind the facade."
2. Put on a facade: To pretend to feel a certain way or to appear in a specific manner while hiding true feelings. Example: "He put on a facade of happiness, even though he was feeling very sad inside."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The old theatre has a beautiful facade that attracts many visitors every year.

Example 2: Although she was friendly, there was a facade of perfection that made it hard to see her real personality.

Example 3: The architect designed the buildings facade to reflect the history of the city.

Fun Fact

The word "facade" comes from the French word "faade," which means "face." It was adopted into English in the late 17th century, primarily to refer to the front of buildings.

Famous Quote

"A facade has to serve a purpose; it must make a building both functional and beautiful." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "facade" mean?

a) The roof of a building
b) The front of a building or a deceptive appearance
c) The interior of a building
d) A type of window

Answer: b) The front of a building or a deceptive appearance

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

a) Back
b) Interior
c) Exterior
d) Roof

Answer: c) Exterior

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

a) Appearance
b) Reality
c) Surface
d) Design

Answer: b) Reality

4. Which sentence uses "facade" correctly?

a) The facade of the car was shiny and new.
b) Her facade was very kind, but she was actually rude.
c) The facade of the ocean was calm and peaceful.
d) The facade is where you park your bicycles.

Answer: b) Her facade was very kind, but she was actually rude.

5. Which idiom means to hide one's true feelings as suggested by "facade"?

a) Behind the facade
b) At the front
c) In the shadows
d) Light and airy

Answer: a) Behind the facade