Spell Bee Word: gather

Basic Details

Word: Gather

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To bring things or people together in one place.

Synonyms: Collect, assemble, accumulate

Antonyms: Disperse, scatter, distribute

Idioms and Phrases

1. Gather around: To come together in a group. Example: "The teacher asked the students to gather around so she could tell them a story."
2. Gather one's thoughts: To spend some time thinking carefully. Example: "Before making a decision, he needed to gather his thoughts."

Usage Examples

Example 1: We will gather all the materials needed for the science project this weekend.

Example 2: The family decided to gather at the park for a picnic.

Example 3: The children were excited to gather their toys and donate them to charity.

Fun Fact

The word "gather" comes from the Old English word "gadrian," which means to bring together. It has been used in the English language for many centuries!

Famous Quote

"We do not gather the fruits of the spirit; we must cultivate them." - H. W. Beecher

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "gather" mean?

a) To take apart
b) To bring together
c) To put down
d) To throw away

Answer: b) To bring together

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

a) Disperse
b) Collect
c) Scatter
d) Divide

Answer: b) Collect

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

a) Assemble
b) Gather
c) Disperse
d) Combine

Answer: c) Disperse

4. Which sentence correctly uses "gather"?

a) The leaves gather in the sky.
b) We gather to watch the movie.
c) He gathered the seeds into the air.
d) The rain gathered on the ground.

Answer: b) We gather to watch the movie.

5. What does "gather around" mean?

a) To spread out
b) To cook together
c) To come together in a group
d) To walk away

Answer: c) To come together in a group