Spell Bee Word: auction

Basic Details

Word: Auction

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A public event where items are sold to the highest bidder.

Synonyms: Sale, bidding, tender

Antonyms: Buy-it-now, fixed price

Idioms and Phrases

Going once, going twice: Used during auctions to indicate that the item is close to being sold. Example: "The auctioneer raised his gavel and said, 'Going once, going twice, sold!'."
Put something up for auction: To offer an item for sale to the highest bidder. Example: "She decided to put her vintage dress up for auction at the charity event."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The old painting was sold at auction for an astonishing amount of money.

Example 2: Many rare collectibles can be found at local auctions if you know where to look.

Example 3: The auction began with the first item being a beautiful vase that many bidders were excited about.

Fun Fact

Did you know that auctioning dates back to ancient Rome? The first recorded auction was held around 500 B.C. to sell women for marriage!

Famous Quote

"An auction is a place where a man can sell his soul and still make a profit." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "auction" mean?

a) A type of market
b) An event where items are sold to the highest bidder
c) A place to buy groceries
d) A fashion show

Answer: b) An event where items are sold to the highest bidder

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

a) Selling
b) Bidding
c) Buying
d) Trading

Answer: b) Bidding

3. What is the opposite of "auction"?

a) Bid
b) Buy-it-now
c) Sale
d) Tender

Answer: b) Buy-it-now

4. Which sentence uses "auction" correctly?

a) I went to the auction to listen to music.
b) He bought a bicycle at the auction last weekend.
c) The auction was cancelled due to rain.
d) The auctioneer showed us how to cook.

Answer: b) He bought a bicycle at the auction last weekend.

5. What does it mean to "put something up for auction"?

a) To give it away for free
b) To offer it for sale to the highest bidder
c) To keep it forever
d) To borrow it from someone

Answer: b) To offer it for sale to the highest bidder

Associated Words

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