Spell Bee Word: crowd

Basic Details

Word: Crowd

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A large group of people gathered together in one place.

Synonyms: Group, gathering, throng, multitude

Antonyms: Individual, single person

Idioms and Phrases

1. Stand out from the crowd: To be different and notice worthy in a group. Example: "Her unique style makes her stand out from the crowd at school."
2. Crowd the field: To fill an area with too many people or things. Example: "The excitement of the concert crowd will crowd the field around the stadium."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The crowd cheered loudly as the team won the championship.

Example 2: At the parade, the crowd waved flags and celebrated together.

Example 3: It was difficult to move through the crowd at the busy market.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "crowd" comes from the Old English word "crūdan", which means to "press together" or to "thrust"? This reflects how people gather closely in large numbers.

Famous Quote

"The crowd is the most potent force in the world." – William James

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "crowd" mean?

a) A single person
b) A large group of people
c) A type of animal
d) A place to gather

Answer: b) A large group of people

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

a) Individual
b) Gathering
c) Tree
d) Building

Answer: b) Gathering

3. Which is an antonym of "crowd"?

a) Group
b) Crowd
c) Individual
d) Gathering

Answer: c) Individual

4. Which sentence uses "crowd" correctly?

a) The crowd of birds flew across the sky.
b) The crowd sang a song together.
c) The crowd jumped over the fence.
d) The crowd swam in the pool.

Answer: b) The crowd sang a song together.

5. Which idiom means to be unique in a gathering?

a) Come to the crowd
b) Crowd the field
c) Stand out from the crowd
d) Join the crowd

Answer: c) Stand out from the crowd