Spell Bee Word: chime

Basic Details

Word: Chime

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make a clear ringing sound, especially like a bell.

Synonyms: Ring, toll, peal

Antonyms: Silence, hush

Idioms and Phrases

1. Chime in: To join a conversation or contribute to a discussion. Example: "During the meeting, she decided to chime in with her ideas about the project."
2. The chimes of time: Refers to the passage of time and how it affects life. Example: "As we grow older, we often reflect on the chimes of time and what we have accomplished."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The church bells chime every hour, filling the village with a joyful sound.

Example 2: As I walked through the park, I could hear the musical notes of the chimes echoing in the air.

Example 3: When the clock struck midnight, the bells began to chime, celebrating the New Year.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the world's largest chiming clock is the 'Big Ben' in London? It chimes every 15 minutes and can be heard from miles away!

Famous Quote

"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." Nathaniel Hawthorne

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "chime" mean?

a) To sing
b) To make a ringing sound
c) To dance
d) To whisper

Answer: b) To make a ringing sound

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

a) Ring
b) Shout
c) Whisper
d) Jump

Answer: a) Ring

3. Which is an antonym of "chime"?

a) Song
b) Noise
c) Silence
d) Echo

Answer: c) Silence

4. Which sentence uses "chime" correctly?

a) The dog began to chime when it saw the cat.
b) The clock will chime at noon.
c) She decided to chime in on the dance floor.
d) The tree started to chime in the wind.

Answer: b) The clock will chime at noon.

5. Which idiom means to join a conversation?

a) The chimes of time
b) Chime in
c) Ring a bell
d) Time to fly

Answer: b) Chime in