Spell Bee Word: post

Basic Details

Word: Post

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: Noun: A piece of writing, message, or item sent or published online or physically.
Verb: To send, publish, or place something somewhere.

Synonyms: Publish, mail, dispatch, announcement

Antonyms: Withhold, conceal, remove

Idioms and Phrases

1. On post: Refers to someone being on duty or assigned a position. Example: "The soldier remained on post throughout the night."
2. Post haste: Means to do something very quickly. Example: "Please deliver this package post haste."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She wrote a thoughtful post on her blog about healthy living.

Example 2: The company will post the new guidelines on their website tomorrow.

Example 3: He posted the letter to his friend last week.

Fun Fact

The word "post" comes from the Latin word "positus," meaning "placed" or "stationed." Originally, it referred to courier stations where messages were delivered.

Famous Quote

"The pen is mightier than the sword, but a timely post reaches far and wide." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "post" mean as a noun?

a) A type of vehicle
b) A piece of writing or message
c) A game
d) A building

Answer: b) A piece of writing or message

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

a) Mail
b) Hide
c) Forget
d) Remove

Answer: a) Mail

3. Which is an antonym of "post"?

a) Send
b) Conceal
c) Publish
d) Dispatch

Answer: b) Conceal

4. Which sentence uses "post" correctly?

a) He posted a letter to his friend yesterday.
b) She post the homework on the floor.
c) I post running to the park.
d) They post to play football.

Answer: a) He posted a letter to his friend yesterday.

5. What does the idiom "post haste" mean?

a) Slowly
b) Immediately / quickly
c) At a later time
d) Never

Answer: b) Immediately / quickly