Spell Bee Word: greet

Basic Details

Word: Greet

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To say hello or welcome someone when you see them.

Synonyms: Salute, welcome, acknowledge

Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, shun

Idioms and Phrases

1. Greet the day: To start the day in a positive way. Example: "She always greets the day with a smile, ready for new adventures."
2. Greet with open arms: To welcome someone warmly. Example: "When he returned home after many years, his family greeted him with open arms."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Every morning, I greet my neighbours with a friendly wave.

Example 2: The teacher greeted her students as they entered the classroom.

Example 3: When I arrived at the party, everyone turned to greet me happily.

Fun Fact

The word "greet" comes from the Old English word "gretan," which means to "approach" or "address." Over time, it evolved to mean saying hello.

Famous Quote

"Good morning! I see that you have a smile on your face, and it greets me like a warm piece of sunshine." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "greet" mean?

a) To say goodbye
b) To say hello
c) To laugh
d) To jump

Answer: b) To say hello

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

a) Ignore
b) Salute
c) Push
d) Leave

Answer: b) Salute

3. Which of these is an antonym of "greet"?

a) Acknowledge
b) Welcome
c) Ignore
d) Respond

Answer: c) Ignore

4. Which sentence uses "greet" correctly?

a) I greet my friends when I see them.
b) I greet the sky every morning.
c) I will greet my homework.
d) I greet my lunch before eating it.

Answer: a) I greet my friends when I see them.

5. What does "greet with open arms" mean?

a) To welcome someone coldly
b) To ignore someone
c) To welcome someone warmly
d) To push someone away

Answer: c) To welcome someone warmly