Spell Bee Word: got

Basic Details

Word: Got

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To have obtained or come to possess something.

Synonyms: Received, acquired, obtained

Antonyms: Lost, surrendered, gave away

Idioms and Phrases

1. Got your back: To provide support or assistance to someone. Example: "Don't worry about the presentation; I've got your back."
2. Got it made: To be in a very fortunate or easy situation. Example: "With her promotion, she's really got it made at work."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I got a new book from the library that I am really excited to read.

Example 2: She got a medal for her amazing performance in the sports competition.

Example 3: After searching for hours, I finally got my missing shoe from under the sofa.

Fun Fact

The word "got" is the past tense of "get" and has been used in the English language since the 12th century! It comes from the Old Norse word "gta," which means "to obtain."

Famous Quote

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly." Thomas Paine

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "got" mean?

a) To lose something
b) To have obtained something
c) To give away
d) To find nothing

Answer: b) To have obtained something

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

a) Surrendered
b) Received
c) Lost
d) Ignored

Answer: b) Received

3. Which sentence uses "got" correctly?

a) She got a new bike for her birthday.
b) I got up from the table and danced.
c) They got their books during the storm.
d) He got tired of running away from his homework.

Answer: a) She got a new bike for her birthday.

4. Which idiom means providing support?

a) Got your back
b) Got it made
c) Got over it
d) Got to go

Answer: a) Got your back

5. What is the opposite of "got"?

a) Received
b) Acquired
c) Lost
d) Found

Answer: c) Lost