Spell Bee Word: admitted

Basic Details

Word: Admitted

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To allow someone to enter a place or to confess something.

Synonyms: Accepted, acknowledged, recognised

Antonyms: Denied, rejected, excluded

Idioms and Phrases

1. Admit defeat: To confess that one has lost or failed. Example: "After trying many times, he finally admitted defeat in the game."
2. Admit to the club: To accept someone as a member of a group or community. Example: "Once she completed her training, she was happily admitted to the club of young scientists."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She admitted to her mistake and apologised to her friend.

Example 2: The school admitted more students this year than ever before.

Example 3: He admitted that he was nervous before giving his speech.

Fun Fact

The word "admit" comes from the Latin word "admittere," which means "to allow to enter." This origin highlights the idea of granting access or acceptance.

Famous Quote

"To err is human; to admit it, divine." Samuel Johnson

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "admitted" mean?

a) To allow someone to enter
b) To hide facts
c) To finish a task
d) To run away

Answer: a) To allow someone to enter

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

a) Accepted
b) Denied
c) Ignored
d) Discovered

Answer: a) Accepted

3. Which is an antonym of "admitted"?

a) Accepted
b) Approved
c) Rejected
d) Recognised

Answer: c) Rejected

4. Which sentence uses "admitted" correctly?

a) She admitted she didnt like chocolate.
b) He admitted the car was red.
c) They admitted to missing the bus.
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

5. What does "admit defeat" mean?

a) To agree with someone
b) To confess one has lost
c) To start a new game
d) To help a friend

Answer: b) To confess one has lost