Spell Bee Word: bank

Basic Details

Word: Bank

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A place where people keep their money and valuables, and where they can also borrow money.

Synonyms: Financial institution, savings institution, moneylender

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Break the bank: To spend all of your money or to cost too much. Example: "Buying that new video game will break the bank for me."
2. Save for a rainy day: To set aside money for unexpected future needs. Example: "It’s wise to save for a rainy day in case of emergencies."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I visited the bank to open a new savings account to save my pocket money.

Example 2: The bank helps people manage their finances and provides loans for buying houses.

Example 3: After working hard all summer, I deposited my earnings at the bank to keep it safe.

Fun Fact

The word "bank" comes from the Italian word "banca," which means a bench or counter where moneylenders would do their business in medieval times.

Famous Quote

"A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it." – Bob Hope

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "bank" mean?

a) A type of fish
b) A place where money is kept
c) A mountain
d) A type of tree

Answer: b) A place where money is kept

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

a) Shop
b) Financial institution
c) School
d) Library

Answer: b) Financial institution

3. Which sentence uses "bank" correctly?

a) The bank flew over the city.
b) I stored my money in the bank.
c) The bank danced at the party.
d) The bank is a type of cake.

Answer: b) I stored my money in the bank.

4. What does the idiom "break the bank" mean?

a) To save a lot of money
b) To cost too much
c) To work at a bank
d) To borrow money

Answer: b) To cost too much

5. What is the opposite of "bank"?

a) N/A
b) Desert
c) River
d) Mountain

Answer: a) N/A