Spell Bee Word: out

Basic Details

Word: Out

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Away from the inside; no longer in a certain place.

Synonyms: Outside, away, beyond

Antonyms: In, inside

Idioms and Phrases

1. Out of the blue: To come as a surprise or unexpectedly. Example: "The news about her promotion came out of the blue, and we all celebrated!"
2. Out and about: To be active and going places, typically after a period of being at home. Example: "After being sick for a week, I was finally out and about enjoying the sunshine."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cat ran out of the house when the door was accidentally left open.

Example 2: We decided to have our picnic out in the beautiful park.

Example 3: I forgot to bring my book out with me, so I couldn't read in the garden.

Fun Fact

The word "out" has Old English roots, coming from the word "te," which means "out" or "away." It's used in many common expressions today!

Famous Quote

"Sometimes you're not really out of the woods until you are." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "out" mean?

a) Inside
b) Away from the inside
c) Below
d) Under

Answer: b) Away from the inside

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

a) Inside
b) Away
c) Close
d) Within

Answer: b) Away

3. Which is an antonym of "out"?

a) Outside
b) Away
c) In
d) Beyond

Answer: c) In

4. Which sentence uses "out" correctly?

a) The dog is out in the yard.
b) The dog is in out the yard.
c) The dog is up out the yard.
d) The dog is below out the yard.

Answer: a) The dog is out in the yard.

5. Which idiom means something unexpected?

a) Out with the wind
b) Out of the blue
c) Out in the cold
d) Out of sight

Answer: b) Out of the blue