Spell Bee Word: birthday

Basic Details

Word: Birthday

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The anniversary of the day a person was born.

Synonyms: Date of birth, birth anniversary

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

Celebrate your birthday in style: To have a fancy or special celebration for your birthday. Example: "She decided to celebrate her birthday in style by hosting a grand party at a luxury venue."
Age is just a number: This phrase suggests that oneâ€™s age should not be a limitation to how they feel or act. Example: "When he turned 60, he reminded everyone that age is just a number and he still felt young."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Every year, we have a big party to celebrate my birthday with family and friends.

Example 2: On my birthday, I received many lovely gifts and wishes from everyone.

Example 3: Last year, we took a trip to the beach to celebrate my birthday, and it was unforgettable.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the tradition of celebrating birthdays dates back to ancient civilisations? The ancient Egyptians are believed to have held celebrations for the birth of their pharaohs, who were considered gods.

Famous Quote

"Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years." John Lennon

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "birthday" mean?

a) A day of sorrow
b) A celebration of a special achievement
c) The anniversary of someone's birth
d) A common holiday

Answer: c) The anniversary of someone's birth

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

a) Date of death
b) Birth anniversary
c) Graduation Day
d) New Year

Answer: b) Birth anniversary

3. Which sentence uses "birthday" correctly?

a) The birthday was filled with joy and laughter.
b) She write a letter on her birthday.
c) We watched a movie on my birthday.
d) I played basketball on my birthday.

Answer: a) The birthday was filled with joy and laughter.

4. Which idiom suggests a grand celebration for a birthday?

a) Age is just a number
b) Celebrate your birthday in style
c) Turn over a new leaf
d) Break the ice

Answer: b) Celebrate your birthday in style

5. What is the opposite of "birthday"?

a) N/A
b) Holiday
c) Anniversary
d) Celebration

Answer: a) N/A

Associated Words

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