Spell Bee Word: spit

Basic Details

Word: Spit

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To forcefully push liquid out of the mouth.

Synonyms: Eject, expel, discharge

Antonyms: Swallow, ingest

Idioms and Phrases

1. Spit and polish: To make something very neat and tidy. Example: "He spent the whole afternoon giving his bike a good spit and polish before the race."
2. Spitting image: A person who looks exactly like another. Example: "She is the spitting image of her mother, with the same eyes and smile."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The children were playing outside and would occasionally spit water at each other for fun.

Example 2: When the teacher asked a tricky question, he almost wanted to spit out the answer because he was so eager.

Example 3: The old man spat on the ground to show his displeasure.

Fun Fact

The word "spit" comes from the Old English word "spittan," which has been used for centuries to describe the act of ejecting saliva or other liquids from the mouth.

Famous Quote

"The tongue is but a tiny instrument, but it can spit venom like a snake." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "spit" mean?

a) To drink
b) To force liquid out of the mouth
c) To eat quickly
d) To laugh loudly

Answer: b) To force liquid out of the mouth

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

a) Ingest
b) Eject
c) Hold
d) Whisper

Answer: b) Eject

3. Which sentence uses "spit" correctly?

a) She spit the ball into the air.
b) He spat out the food because it was too hot.
c) They spit down the road to see who could spit the farthest.
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

4. Which idiom relates to "spit"?

a) Bite the bullet
b) Spitting image
c) Beat around the bush
d) Pull someone's leg

Answer: b) Spitting image

5. What is the opposite of "spit"?

a) Throw
b) Ingest
c) Stick
d) Drop

Answer: b) Ingest