Spell Bee Word: rush

Basic Details

Word: Rush

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To move or act quickly, often with a sense of urgency.

Synonyms: Hasten, hurry, race

Antonyms: Slow, delay, linger

Idioms and Phrases

1. In a rush: To be in a hurry to get something done. Example: "I was in a rush this morning and forgot my lunch at home."
2. Rush hour: The time of day when the roads are especially busy. Example: "We always try to leave early to avoid the traffic during rush hour."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The students had to rush to finish their homework before the bell rang.

Example 2: She felt a rush of excitement when she saw her favourite band perform live.

Example 3: Its better to plan your journey ahead of time than to rush at the last minute.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "rush" comes from the Old English word "ryscan," which means to "move quickly"? Over time, it evolved to refer to a hurry or a sudden movement!

Famous Quote

"Its not how fast you go; its how well you are going." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "rush" mean?

a) To move slowly
b) To move or act quickly
c) To sit quietly
d) To make a loud noise

Answer: b) To move or act quickly

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

a) Delay
b) Hasten
c) Linger
d) Pause

Answer: b) Hasten

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

a) Hurry
b) Race
c) Slow
d) Move

Answer: c) Slow

4. Which sentence uses "rush" correctly?

a) She likes to rush her paint when she finishes her artwork.
b) He did not rush his decision and thought carefully.
c) They rush to understand the difficult concepts.
d) I rush when I have lots of time.

Answer: b) He did not rush his decision and thought carefully.

5. Which idiom relates to being in a hurry?

a) In a rush
b) A rush of blood
c) Take it easy
d) The race is on

Answer: a) In a rush