Spell Bee Word: depart

Basic Details

Word: Depart

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Synonyms: Leave, exit, depart from

Antonyms: Arrive, come

Idioms and Phrases

1. Depart this life: A polite way of saying someone has died. Example: "He departed this life surrounded by his family."
2. Departing from the norm: Doing something differently than usual. Example: "She is departing from the norm by taking a year off to travel."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The train will depart from platform three at precisely 10:00 AM.

Example 2: Before we depart for the holiday, lets make sure we have all our luggage packed.

Example 3: He decided to depart early to avoid the traffic on the way home.

Fun Fact

The word "depart" comes from the Old French word 'departir', which means 'to divide or part'. Originally, it referred to parting from a group or place, not just leaving.

Famous Quote

"Every exit is an entry somewhere else." Tom Stoppard

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "depart" mean?

a) To arrive
b) To leave
c) To stay
d) To sit

Answer: b) To leave

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

a) Arrive
b) Leave
c) Stay
d) Return

Answer: b) Leave

3. What is the antonym of "depart"?

a) Leave
b) Exit
c) Arrive
d) Travel

Answer: c) Arrive

4. Which sentence uses "depart" correctly?

a) We will depart at midnight.
b) They will depart books at the library.
c) The dog decided to depart its toy.
d) She departed for breakfast every day.

Answer: a) We will depart at midnight.

5. Which idiom includes the word "depart"?

a) Depart this life
b) Come to the end
c) Hit the road
d) Make up your mind

Answer: a) Depart this life