Spell Bee Word: dozed

Basic Details

Word: Dozed

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To sleep lightly or take a short nap.

Synonyms: Napped, snoozed, slumbered

Antonyms: Awakened, alert

Idioms and Phrases

1. Doze off: To fall asleep, especially briefly or unintentionally. Example: "He dozed off during the movie and missed the ending."
2. Catnap: A short, light sleep taken during the day. Example: "She took a quick catnap before getting back to her homework."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After a long day at school, I dozed on the sofa for a bit before dinner.

Example 2: The teacher noticed that many students had dozed off during the boring lecture.

Example 3: He often dozed in his chair while reading his favourite book.

Fun Fact

Did you know that short naps, or dozing, can boost your mood and improve your alertness for the rest of the day? Many people use dozing as a way to recharge!

Famous Quote

"A nap can be a great way to give your brain a boost!" – Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dozed" mean?

a) To stay awake
b) To run fast
c) To sleep lightly
d) To talk loudly

Answer: c) To sleep lightly

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

a) Danced
b) Napped
c) Jumped
d) Walked

Answer: b) Napped

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

a) Asleep
b) Awakened
c) Snoozed
d) Slumbered

Answer: b) Awakened

4. Which sentence uses "dozed" correctly?

a) He dozed while playing football.
b) She dozed under the tree and felt refreshed afterwards.
c) The cat dozed loudly in the garden.
d) They dozed when they were hungry.

Answer: b) She dozed under the tree and felt refreshed afterwards.

5. Which idiom means the same as "dozed"?

a) Doze off
b) On the ball
c) For crying out loud
d) In a pickle

Answer: a) Doze off