Spell Bee Word: trespassers

Basic Details

Word: Trespassers

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: People who enter someone's property or land without permission.

Synonyms: Intruders, violators

Antonyms: Guests, visitors

Idioms and Phrases

1. Trespass on someone's goodwill: To abuse someone's kindness or trust. Example: "He really began to trespass on her goodwill by constantly asking for favours without giving anything in return."
2. To tread on thin ice: To take risks or act in a dangerous way. Example: "By going into the old abandoned house, we were really treading on thin ice; who knows what could have happened?"

Usage Examples

Example 1: The sign clearly warned that trespassers would be prosecuted for entering the private property.

Example 2: When we caught the trespassers on our land, we informed them they needed to leave immediately.

Example 3: Some people think it's fine to walk on others’ land, but being a trespasser is against the law.

Fun Fact

Did you know that 'trespass' comes from the Old French word 'trespasse,' meaning 'to pass beyond?' It has been used in legal terms to describe entering someone's land without permission for many centuries!

Famous Quote

"Good fences make good neighbours." - Robert Frost, which implies that clearly defined boundaries can prevent disputes such as trespassing.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "trespassers" mean?

a) People who are invited
b) People who enter property without permission
c) People who help others
d) People who travel

Answer: b) People who enter property without permission

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

a) Guests
b) Visitors
c) Intruders
d) Friends

Answer: c) Intruders

3. Which word is an antonym of "trespassers"?

a) Uninvited
b) Guests
c) Strangers
d) Offenders

Answer: b) Guests

4. Which sentence uses "trespassers" correctly?

a) The trespassers enjoyed a nice meal.
b) The trespassers left their signs everywhere.
c) The trespassers were asked to leave the garden immediately.
d) The trespassers slept in the park.

Answer: c) The trespassers were asked to leave the garden immediately.

5. Which idiom means to misuse someone's kindness?

a) Tread on thin ice
b) Trespass on someone's goodwill
c) Too many cooks spoil the broth
d) A stitch in time saves nine

Answer: b) Trespass on someone's goodwill