Spell Bee Word: kick

Basic Details

Word: Kick

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To hit something with your foot.

Synonyms: Strike, boot, punt

Antonyms: Embrace, hug

Idioms and Phrases

1. Kick the habit: To stop doing something that is a bad habit. Example: "She tried very hard to kick the habit of biting her nails."
2. Kick up a fuss: To complain or be very upset about something. Example: "He kicked up a fuss when he found out his favourite toy was broken."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The football player was able to kick the ball into the goal to score a point for his team.

Example 2: She gave the door a hard kick to open it when it wouldn't budge.

Example 3: The little boy tried to kick the ball as far as he could at the park.

Fun Fact

The word "kick" comes from the Old English word "ciccan," which means to strike or push with the foot. It has been used for centuries in various contexts.

Famous Quote

"When you kick, you will find the best lessons come from your failures, not your successes." - Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "kick" mean?

a) To hug someone
b) To hit something with your hand
c) To hit something with your foot
d) To throw something

Answer: c) To hit something with your foot

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

a) Embrace
b) Strike
c) Hug
d) Wave

Answer: b) Strike

3. Which sentence uses "kick" correctly?

a) She decided to kick the tree with her hands.
b) He tried to kick his bad habits away.
c) It is fun to kick on the swing.
d) We should kick the cake before the party.

Answer: b) He tried to kick his bad habits away.

4. Which idiom means to stop a bad habit?

a) Kick up a fuss
b) Kick the habit
c) Kick in the teeth
d) Kick the bucket

Answer: b) Kick the habit

5. What is the opposite of "kick" in terms of movement?

a) N/A
b) Pull
c) Run
d) Jump

Answer: b) Pull