Spell Bee Word: departure

Basic Details

Word: Departure

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The act of leaving or going away from a place.

Synonyms: Exit, leaving, getaway

Antonyms: Arrival, coming

Idioms and Phrases

1. Take your departure: To leave a place or situation, often after saying goodbye. Example: "After a lovely evening, we decided to take our departure from the party."
2. No departure from the norm: To not change from what is usual or expected. Example: "Her strict schedule shows no departure from the norm every day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The departure of the train was announced, and passengers hurried to the platform.

Example 2: He felt a sense of sadness at the departure of his friend who was moving to another city.

Example 3: We scheduled our departure for 9 AM to avoid the heavy traffic later in the day.

Fun Fact

The word "departure" comes from the Latin word "departire," which means "to divide or share". It has evolved over time to mean the act of leaving a place behind.

Famous Quote

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

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "departure" mean?

a) The act of arriving
b) The act of leaving
c) The act of sleeping
d) The act of sitting

Answer: b) The act of leaving

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

a) Arrival
b) Getaway
c) Entrance
d) Coming

Answer: b) Getaway

3. What is the antonym of "departure"?

a) Leave
b) Exit
c) Arrival
d) Exit

Answer: c) Arrival

4. Which sentence uses "departure" correctly?

a) The departure of the bird was a lovely sight.
b) He made a departure to the tallest building.
c) Our departure is planned for the afternoon.
d) The departure took a long time to finish.

Answer: c) Our departure is planned for the afternoon.

5. Which idiom means to leave a situation?

a) Take your departure
b) Come back later
c) Stay put
d) Keep your eyes open

Answer: a) Take your departure