Spell Bee Word: forwarding

Basic Details

Word: Forwarding

Part of Speech: Verb (also used as a noun)

Meaning: The act of sending something on to a new destination; moving something ahead.

Synonyms: Sending, transmitting, relaying

Antonyms: Holding, retaining

Idioms and Phrases

1. Forward march: Continue moving ahead, often used in a military context. Example: "At the command of their leader, the soldiers were ordered to forward march."
2. Looking forward to: Anticipating something with excitement. Example: "I'm really looking forward to the school trip next week!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: She is responsible for forwarding all the emails to the team members who need them.

Example 2: The post office is efficient at forwarding packages to the correct addresses.

Example 3: After the meeting, he decided to forward the presentation to his colleagues so they could review it.

Fun Fact

The word "forwarding" originated from the Old English word "forweard," meaning "towards the front." This reflects the action of moving or sending things ahead to a new location or person.

Famous Quote

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "forwarding" mean?

a) Stopping a process
b) Sending something to a new location
c) Keeping something in one place
d) Writing a letter

Answer: b) Sending something to a new location

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

a) Receiving
b) Sending
c) Stopping
d) Obstructing

Answer: b) Sending

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

a) Dispatching
b) Delivering
c) Retaining
d) Transmitting

Answer: c) Retaining

4. Which sentence uses "forwarding" correctly?

a) He was forwarding the ball during the match.
b) Forwarding my homework is very important to me.
c) She is forwarding the documents to her boss for approval.
d) The cat is forwarding to chase the mouse.

Answer: c) She is forwarding the documents to her boss for approval.

5. Which idiom means "to continue moving ahead"?

a) Looking forward to
b) Forward march
c) Call it a day
d) In the driver’s seat

Answer: b) Forward march