Spell Bee Word: game

Basic Details

Word: Game

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb / Adjective

Meaning: A structured form of play, usually for enjoyment or competition; to play or take part in such activity; willing or prepared to do something.

Synonyms: Match, contest, sport, play

Antonyms: Work, seriousness, inactivity

Idioms and Phrases

1. Fair game: Someone or something that can be easily criticized or attacked. Example: "Celebrities are often considered fair game for the media."
2. Ahead of the game: To be in a better position than others. Example: "By learning new skills, she stayed ahead of the game."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Football is a popular game played worldwide.

Example 2: The children enjoyed playing board games on a rainy day.

Example 3: She was game to try skydiving for the first time.

Fun Fact

The oldest known board game is "Senet," played in ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago.

Famous Quote

"Life is more fun if you play games." - Roald Dahl

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "game" mean?

a) Work
b) Structured play or contest
c) A type of food
d) A building

Answer: b) Structured play or contest

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

a) Contest
b) Inactivity
c) Work
d) Seriousness

Answer: a) Contest

3. Which is an antonym of "game"?

a) Sport
b) Match
c) Work
d) Play

Answer: c) Work

4. Which sentence uses "game" correctly?

a) They played a fun game during the party.
b) The game is walking in the park.
c) She games her homework every night.
d) The game cooked delicious food.

Answer: a) They played a fun game during the party.

5. What does the idiom "ahead of the game" mean?

a) To lose badly
b) To stop playing
c) To be better prepared than others
d) To quit early

Answer: c) To be better prepared than others