Spell Bee Word: find

Basic Details

Word: Find

Part of Speech: Verb / Noun

Meaning: To discover something by searching or by chance; a valuable discovery.

Synonyms: Discover, detect, locate, uncover

Antonyms: Lose, miss, overlook, abandon

Idioms and Phrases

1. Find one's feet: To become confident in a new situation. Example: "It took her a few weeks to find her feet in the new job."
2. Find fault with: To criticize someone or something. Example: "He always tries to find fault with her work."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She managed to find her lost keys under the sofa.

Example 2: Scientists hope to find a cure for the disease.

Example 3: That antique vase was a rare find at the market.

Fun Fact

The word "find" comes from Old English "findan," meaning "to come upon, discover, or perceive."

Famous Quote

"Those who seek shall find." - Sophocles

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "find" mean?

a) To lose something
b) To discover something
c) To forget something
d) To hide something

Answer: b) To discover something

2. Which is a synonym of "find"?

a) Discover
b) Lose
c) Miss
d) Overlook

Answer: a) Discover

3. Which is an antonym of "find"?

a) Locate
b) Detect
c) Lose
d) Uncover

Answer: c) Lose

4. Which sentence uses "find" correctly?

a) She will find her phone in the drawer.
b) He finds his dinner quickly.
c) They find to the school every day.
d) A dog finded the ball yesterday.

Answer: a) She will find her phone in the drawer.

5. What does the idiom "find one's feet" mean?

a) To search for shoes
b) To run fast
c) To become comfortable in a new situation
d) To stand still

Answer: c) To become comfortable in a new situation