Spell Bee Word: man

Basic Details

Word: Man

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: An adult human male; a person with masculine characteristics.

Synonyms: Male, fellow, guy

Antonyms: Woman, female, girl

Idioms and Phrases

1. Man of his word: A person who keeps their promises. Example: "You can trust him; hes a man of his word."
2. Man up: To face a difficult situation bravely. Example: "You need to man up and apologise for what you did."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The man walked proudly into the room, confident in his abilities.

Example 2: My dad is a great man who always helps others in need.

Example 3: Everyone at the meeting agreed that he was the right man for the job.

Fun Fact

The word "man" comes from the Old English "mann," which originally meant "person" regardless of gender. Over time, it became associated mainly with males.

Famous Quote

"A man is but the product of his thoughts; what he thinks, he becomes." Mahatma Gandhi

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "man" mean?

a) A boy
b) An adult human male
c) A child
d) A female

Answer: b) An adult human male

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

a) Child
b) Guy
c) Lady
d) Woman

Answer: b) Guy

3. Which of these is an antonym of "man"?

a) Friend
b) Woman
c) Brother
d) Boy

Answer: b) Woman

4. Which sentence uses "man" correctly?

a) The man climbed the tree quickly.
b) The man swam in the sky.
c) The man laughed softly on the moon.
d) The man cooked with his bicycle.

Answer: a) The man climbed the tree quickly.

5. What does the idiom "man up" mean?

a) To help a friend
b) To face a challenge bravely
c) To play a game
d) To read a book

Answer: b) To face a challenge bravely