Spell Bee Word: drowned

Basic Details

Word: Drowned

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To die by being under water and unable to breathe.

Synonyms: Submerged, suffocated

Antonyms: Saved, rescued

Idioms and Phrases

1. In over one's head: To be involved in a situation that is too difficult to manage. Example: "I felt in over my head when I tried to swim in the deep end without lessons."
2. Drowning in something: To be overwhelmed by something, often too much of it. Example: "She was drowning in homework after the long weekend."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The brave lifeguard jumped into the pool to save the child who had nearly drowned.

Example 2: After the rainstorm, the low areas of the park were flooded, and many people feared that their cars would be drowned.

Example 3: He felt like he was drowning in work with all the deadlines approaching.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the phrase "drowned rat" is often used to describe someone who looks very wet and sorry for themselves, usually after getting caught in the rain?

Famous Quote

"The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear." – Prasad Mahes

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "drowned" mean?

a) To save someone
b) To die by being under water
c) To swim very well
d) To float on water

Answer: b) To die by being under water

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

a) Saved
b) Submerged
c) Reached
d) Sailed

Answer: b) Submerged

3. Which sentence uses "drowned" correctly?

a) The cat drowned in the garden.
b) The child nearly drowned, but the lifeguard saved him.
c) The dog drowned happily in the water.
d) The fish drowned because it swam too deep.

Answer: b) The child nearly drowned, but the lifeguard saved him.

4. Which idiom means feeling overwhelmed?

a) In over one's head
b) Drowning in something
c) A fish out of water
d) As light as a feather

Answer: b) Drowning in something

5. What is the opposite of "drowned"?

a) Left
b) Saved
c) Lost
d) Found

Answer: b) Saved