Spell Bee Word: far

Basic Details

Word: Far

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: At a great distance; not near.

Synonyms: Distant, remote, faraway

Antonyms: Near, close

Idioms and Phrases

1. Too far to walk: Used to describe a distance that is too great to be walked. Example: "The park is too far to walk, so we'll need to drive."
2. Go far: Refers to achieving a lot or being successful. Example: "With hard work and dedication, he is sure to go far in his career."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The mountains in the distance looked far away, covered in snow.

Example 2: It may seem far now, but we will soon be at the beach.

Example 3: She threw the ball as far as she could across the field.

Fun Fact

The word "far" comes from the Old English word "feorr," which means distant or remote. It has been used for many centuries to describe great distances.

Famous Quote

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." - Lao Tzu

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "far" mean?

a) Close by
b) At a great distance
c) Very small
d) Not important

Answer: b) At a great distance

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

a) Near
b) Distant
c) Close
d) Soon

Answer: b) Distant

3. What is an antonym of "far"?

a) Distant
b) Remote
c) Close
d) Faraway

Answer: c) Close

4. Which sentence uses "far" correctly?

a) The tree is far near the house.
b) She ran far in the race.
c) The cat is far on the tree.
d) I can see far rocks in the lake.

Answer: b) She ran far in the race.

5. Which idiom means achieving a lot?

a) Go far
b) Go home
c) Go slow
d) Go out

Answer: a) Go far