Spell Bee Word: foreign

Basic Details

Word: Foreign

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that comes from a different country or is not familiar to you.

Synonyms: Overseas, external, alien

Antonyms: Domestic, familiar, local

Idioms and Phrases

1. A foreign concept: An idea that is unfamiliar or difficult to understand. Example: "Learning algebra was a foreign concept to many students at first."
2. To feel like a foreigner: To feel out of place or not belonging. Example: "When they moved to a new city, she felt like a foreigner among strangers."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Many people enjoy trying foreign foods when they travel to different countries.

Example 2: The festival celebrates foreign cultures, showcasing their music and traditions.

Example 3: He had to learn a foreign language to communicate effectively during his trip abroad.

Fun Fact

The word "foreign" comes from the Latin word "foris," which means "outside" or "outdoors." It reflects how something is considered to be from outside one's own country or culture.

Famous Quote

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." Saint Augustine

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "foreign" mean?

a) Something familiar
b) Something from a different country
c) Something that is local
d) Something that is common

Answer: b) Something from a different country

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

a) Domestic
b) Alien
c) Familiar
d) Local

Answer: b) Alien

3. Which of these is an antonym of "foreign"?

a) External
b) Overseas
c) Domestic
d) External

Answer: c) Domestic

4. Which sentence uses "foreign" correctly?

a) She read a foreign novel that opened her mind to new ideas.
b) The foreign car flew over the mountains.
c) He wore a foreign dress to the party.
d) They danced with their foreign shoes on.

Answer: a) She read a foreign novel that opened her mind to new ideas.

5. What does it mean to feel like a foreigner?

a) To feel very happy
b) To feel out of place or not belonging
c) To feel delighted
d) To feel at home

Answer: b) To feel out of place or not belonging