Spell Bee Word: lip

Basic Details

Word: Lip

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The soft, movable part at the edge of your mouth that helps you eat and speak.

Synonyms: Mouth edge, labium

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Keep your lips sealed: To keep a secret or not to talk about something. Example: "When asked about the surprise party, she kept her lips sealed."
2. Lip service: To agree with something verbally but not to take action. Example: "He paid lip service to the idea of helping, but he never volunteered."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She smiled brightly, showing her shiny lips.

Example 2: He bit his lip nervously before speaking in front of the class.

Example 3: The child painted her lips with bright red lipstick for the play.

Fun Fact

The colour of your lips can change based on your body's temperature and emotions! When you're excited or cold, your lips can appear more red or pink.

Famous Quote

"The lips of the wise are as the doors of a cabinet; no one can open them, but themselves." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "lip" refer to?

a) A type of fruit
b) The edge of your mouth
c) A part of your hand
d) A kind of shoe

Answer: b) The edge of your mouth

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

a) Toe
b) Mouth edge
c) Ear
d) Eyelid

Answer: b) Mouth edge

3. Which sentence uses "lip" correctly?

a) She painted her lip blue for the festival.
b) His lip was sore from the cold.
c) The lip ran quickly across the field.
d) He played lip music at the concert.

Answer: b) His lip was sore from the cold.

4. Which idiom means to keep a secret?

a) Keep your lips sealed
b) Lip service
c) Talk the hind leg off a donkey
d) As cool as a cucumber

Answer: a) Keep your lips sealed

5. What is the opposite of "lip"?

a) N/A
b) Tongue
c) Cheek
d) Neck

Answer: a) N/A