Spell Bee Word: die

Basic Details

Word: Die

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To stop living or to cease to exist.

Synonyms: Pass away, expire, perish

Antonyms: Live, survive, thrive

Idioms and Phrases

1. Die hard: Used to describe someone who resists change or gives up only very reluctantly. Example: "He is a die-hard fan of the football team, no matter how poorly they play."
2. Die laughing: To find something extremely funny. Example: "The joke was so hilarious that I thought I would die laughing."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Unfortunately, many plants die if they do not receive enough water.

Example 2: The old tree will die if no one takes care of it.

Example 3: People often say that stars die when they run out of fuel and can no longer shine.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "die" comes from the Old English word "deoran," which means "to perish or die"? It has been used for centuries in various forms across the English language.

Famous Quote

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all." Oscar Wilde

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "die" mean?

a) To start living
b) To stop living
c) To move
d) To fly

Answer: b) To stop living

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

a) Live
b) Pass away
c) Run
d) Jump

Answer: b) Pass away

3. Which word is an antonym of "die"?

a) Perish
b) Thrive
c) Expire
d) Pass away

Answer: b) Thrive

4. Which sentence uses "die" correctly?

a) The flowers die without water.
b) The dog dies to the park.
c) He dose not die his homework.
d) She die flying her kite.

Answer: a) The flowers die without water.

5. Which idiom means to persist strongly?

a) Die hard
b) Die laughing
c) Hit or miss
d) Living the dream

Answer: a) Die hard