Spell Bee Word: gnaw

Basic Details

Word: Gnaw

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To bite or chew something repeatedly, often until it is damaged or worn down.

Synonyms: Chew, nibble, bite

Antonyms: Savor, appreciate

Idioms and Phrases

1. Gnawing at something: To be troubled or worried about a thought or problem. Example: "The unfinished homework kept gnawing at him all weekend."
2. Gnaw your nails: Refers to being very anxious or nervous. Example: "She was gnawing her nails before the big exam, feeling very stressed."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog began to gnaw on the old bone it found in the garden.

Example 2: He could not stop thinking about the argument, and it was gnawing at his mind.

Example 3: The mouse would gnaw through the packaging to get to the food inside.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some types of rodents have teeth that never stop growing? They must gnaw on hard materials to keep their teeth from getting too long!

Famous Quote

"It's the things we don't say that often gnaw at us the most." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "gnaw" mean?

a) To jump high
b) To bite or chew repeatedly
c) To run fast
d) To laugh loudly

Answer: b) To bite or chew repeatedly

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

a) Hug
b) Chew
c) Run
d) Jump

Answer: b) Chew

3. Which sentence uses "gnaw" correctly?

a) The cat decided to gnaw the tree.
b) I will gnaw my homework after lunch.
c) The rabbit began to gnaw on the carrot.
d) He likes to gnaw in the park.

Answer: c) The rabbit began to gnaw on the carrot.

4. Which idiom means to be worried about something?

a) Gnaw your nails
b) As fit as a fiddle
c) A piece of cake
d) Burning the midnight oil

Answer: a) Gnaw your nails

5. What is the opposite of "gnaw"?

a) Nibble
b) Savor
c) Bite
d) Chew

Answer: b) Savor