Spell Bee Word: moan

Basic Details

Word: Moan

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make a low, sad sound, often when you are in pain or unhappy.

Synonyms: Groan, whine, lament

Antonyms: Cheer, rejoice

Idioms and Phrases

1. Moan and groan: To complain a lot about something. Example: "He moaned and groaned about having to do his homework."
2. Moan like a cat: To complain in a loud and annoying way. Example: "She continued to moan like a cat after losing her favourite toy."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After falling off his bike, Tom started to moan in pain.

Example 2: Its difficult not to moan when you have a cold and cant breathe properly.

Example 3: The students began to moan when the teacher announced they had a quiz the next day.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "moan" comes from the Old English word munian, which meant "to remind" or "to grieve"? Over time, it evolved to describe the sound made when expressing pain or discomfort.

Famous Quote

"Sometimes you have to moan to get what you want." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "moan" mean?

a) To laugh loudly
b) To make a sad sound
c) To sing joyfully
d) To run fast

Answer: b) To make a sad sound

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

a) Cheer
b) Groan
c) Smile
d) Dance

Answer: b) Groan

3. Which sentence uses "moan" correctly?

a) She will moan at the concert.
b) The baby began to moan in the crib.
c) He decided to moan for dessert.
d) The dog started to moan during the race.

Answer: b) The baby began to moan in the crib.

4. Which idiom means complaining a lot?

a) Moan like a cat
b) Break the ice
c) Cry over spilt milk
d) A piece of cake

Answer: a) Moan like a cat

5. What is the opposite of "moan"?

a) Dance
b) Grumble
c) Cheer
d) Mumble

Answer: c) Cheer