Spell Bee Word: bald

Basic Details

Word: Bald

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Having no hair on the head.

Synonyms: Hairless, bare

Antonyms: Hairy, thick-haired

Idioms and Phrases

1. Bald-faced lie: A blatant or obvious lie. Example: "He told a bald-faced lie about forgetting to do his homework."
2. As bald as a coot: Completely bald. Example: "After years of hair loss, he's as bald as a coot now."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The man was bald, but he wore a colourful hat that made him look stylish.

Example 2: My grandfather became bald in his thirties, and now he wears his shining head with pride.

Example 3: In the cartoon, the villain was bald and had a wicked laugh that made everyone nervous.

Fun Fact

Did you know that baldness can be caused by genetics, stress, or even certain medical conditions? Some people embrace their baldness and consider it a part of their identity!

Famous Quote

"Baldness is the new black!" - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bald" mean?

a) Having a lot of hair
b) Having no hair on the head
c) Having curly hair
d) Having red hair

Answer: b) Having no hair on the head

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

a) Hairy
b) Hairless
c) Fluffy
d) Wavy

Answer: b) Hairless

3. Which of these is an antonym of "bald"?

a) Thick-haired
b) Bare
c) Shiny
d) Smooth

Answer: a) Thick-haired

4. Which idiom refers to an obvious lie?

a) As bald as a coot
b) Bald-faced lie
c) Blind as a bat
d) Bitter as a lemon

Answer: b) Bald-faced lie

5. Which sentence uses "bald" correctly?

a) She has a bald elephant in her garden.
b) The bald man was playing chess with a friend.
c) He eats bald grapes for breakfast.
d) The trees in winter are bald of leaves.

Answer: b) The bald man was playing chess with a friend.