Spell Bee Word: meow

Basic Details

Word: Meow

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: The sound made by a cat.

Synonyms: Caterwaul, yowl, miaow

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Curiosity killed the cat: This phrase suggests that being too inquisitive can lead to trouble. Example: "She wanted to explore the old house, but I reminded her that curiosity killed the cat."
2. Like a cat on a hot tin roof: This phrase describes someone who is very restless or nervous. Example: "When he heard he had an exam, he was like a cat on a hot tin roof, unable to sit still."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The cat meows loudly every morning to wake up its owner.

Example 2: When she saw the butterfly, the kitten let out a soft meow in excitement.

Example 3: The stray cat found its way into the garden, meowing for some food.

Fun Fact

Did you know that a cat's meow is often designed to communicate with humans? Cats rarely meow at each other but use this sound to get our attention!

Famous Quote

"Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." - James Herriot

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "meow" mean?

a) A type of dance
b) The sound made by a cat
c) A kind of food
d) A type of flower

Answer: b) The sound made by a cat

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

a) Bark
b) Caterwaul
c) Roar
d) Hiss

Answer: b) Caterwaul

3. Which sentence uses "meow" correctly?

a) The dog meowed at the stranger.
b) The cat meowed for its dinner.
c) The bird meowed from its cage.
d) The cat meow off the table.

Answer: b) The cat meowed for its dinner.

4. Which idiom means that being too curious can lead to trouble?

a) Like a cat on a hot tin roof
b) Curiosity killed the cat
c) A cat among the pigeons
d) The cat's out of the bag

Answer: b) Curiosity killed the cat

5. What is the opposite of "meow"?

a) N/A
b) Bark
c) Cheep
d) Hoot

Answer: a) N/A