Spell Bee Word: gait

Basic Details

Word: Gait

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The way a person or animal moves, especially the characteristic way of walking or running.

Synonyms: Walk, stride, pace

Antonyms: Stagnation, inactivity

Idioms and Phrases

1. Gait with grace: To walk in a smooth and elegant way. Example: "She always enters the room with a gait of grace, catching everyone's attention."
2. Gait of a gazelle: Used to describe someone who moves quickly and easily. Example: "He ran the race with the gait of a gazelle, outpacing all his competitors."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The horse had a steady gait as it trotted along the path.

Example 2: After her injury, she worked hard to regain her normal gait.

Example 3: The doctor noted the mans unusual gait during the examination.

Fun Fact

The word "gait" comes from the Old Norse word "gata," meaning a way or path. This reflects how it describes the manner in which one moves along a path.

Famous Quote

"The gait of a man speaks volumes about his character." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "gait" mean?

a) A musical note
b) The way of walking or moving
c) A type of food
d) A place to sleep

Answer: b) The way of walking or moving

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

a) Jump
b) Stride
c) Lie
d) Sing

Answer: b) Stride

3. Which is an antonym of "gait"?

a) Walk
b) Stagnation
c) Dance
d) Run

Answer: b) Stagnation

4. Which sentence uses "gait" correctly?

a) Her gait was very unusual today.
b) The gait baked the cake.
c) The gait is an excellent swimmer.
d) He prefers to gait his food in the fridge.

Answer: a) Her gait was very unusual today.

5. What does "gait of a gazelle" imply?

a) To be slow and awkward
b) To walk elegantly and quickly
c) To jump on the spot
d) To stop moving at all

Answer: b) To walk elegantly and quickly