Spell Bee Word: eight

Basic Details

Word: Eight

Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun

Meaning: The number that comes after seven and before nine; it also refers to a group of eight things.

Synonyms: 8, octet, dozen (for a group of 8)

Antonyms: Seven

Idioms and Phrases

1. Behind the eight ball: To be in a difficult situation. Example: "After missing the deadline, he felt like he was behind the eight ball."
2. On cloud eight: To be extremely happy or excited. Example: "She was on cloud eight when she won the first prize."

Usage Examples

Example 1: There are eight players on each team in a basketball match.

Example 2: I have eight books in my backpack, which is quite heavy!

Example 3: The cake was cut into eight equal pieces for everyone to enjoy.

Fun Fact

The word "eight" comes from the Old English word "eahta," which is related to the German word "acht," both meaning the number 8.

Famous Quote

"Eight days of waiting in the sun will lead to a great victory." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "eight" mean?

a) The number 7
b) The number 9
c) The number that comes after seven
d) The number that comes before seven

Answer: c) The number that comes after seven

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

a) Five
b) Octet
c) Four
d) Nine

Answer: b) Octet

3. Which sentence uses "eight" correctly?

a) I saw eight cats playing in the garden.
b) She found eight many coins on the floor.
c) Eight is less than six.
d) He can run eight than his brother.

Answer: a) I saw eight cats playing in the garden.

4. Which idiom means being in a tough situation?

a) On cloud eight
b) Behind the eight ball
c) The ball is in your court
d) Paint the town red

Answer: b) Behind the eight ball

5. What is the opposite of "eight"?

a) Six
b) Seven
c) Nine
d) Ten

Answer: b) Seven