Spell Bee Word: autumn

Basic Details

Word: Autumn

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The season between summer and winter when leaves fall from trees and the weather gets cooler.

Synonyms: Fall, harvest season

Antonyms: Spring

Idioms and Phrases

Turn over a new leaf: To change one's behaviour for the better. Example: "With the arrival of autumn, she decided to turn over a new leaf and start studying harder."
Autumn years: The later years in someone's life, often reflecting on past experiences. Example: "In his autumn years, he enjoyed telling stories about his adventures."

Usage Examples

Example 1: In autumn, the trees turn shades of red, orange, and yellow as their leaves change colour.

Example 2: We love to visit the pumpkin patch every autumn to choose our Halloween decorations.

Example 3: The crisp air of autumn is perfect for walking in the park and enjoying nature's beauty.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "autumn" comes from the Latin word "autumnus"? It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the season when the crops are gathered and the temperature begins to drop.

Famous Quote

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." Albert Camus

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "autumn" refer to?

a) A type of flower
b) A season of the year
c) A type of animal
d) A weather phenomenon

Answer: b) A season of the year

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

a) Spring
b) Fall
c) Summer
d) Winter

Answer: b) Fall

3. What is the opposite of "autumn"?

a) Summer
b) Spring
c) Winter
d) Rain

Answer: b) Spring

4. Which sentence uses "autumn" correctly?

a) In autumn, the days are the longest of the year.
b) Autumn is a great time for leaf-peeping and enjoying the cooler weather.
c) Autumn flowers bloom all year round.
d) The autumn sun is the hottest of the seasons.

Answer: b) Autumn is a great time for leaf-peeping and enjoying the cooler weather.

5. Which idiom means to change one's behaviour for the better?

a) Autumn years
b) Bear fruit
c) Turn over a new leaf
d) Bleeding heart

Answer: c) Turn over a new leaf

Associated Words

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flannel	reign	isle	break	sell	rain

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