Spell Bee Word: nine

Basic Details

Word: Nine

Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun

Meaning: The number that comes after eight and before ten.

Synonyms: N/A

Antonyms: Ten

Idioms and Phrases

1. Cloud nine: A state of extreme happiness. Example: "After receiving the good news, she was on cloud nine!"
2. At sixes and sevens: A state of confusion or disorder. Example: "After the party, the house was at sixes and sevens."

Usage Examples

Example 1: There are nine planets in our solar system when including Pluto.

Example 2: The team scored nine goals during the match, securing victory.

Example 3: On her birthday, she received nine beautiful presents from her friends.

Fun Fact

Did you know that in ancient Rome, the number nine was considered a magical number associated with the goddess of love, Venus, as she was famously linked to the number's significance?

Famous Quote

"To be in the right place at the right time is a miracle, but to be in nine places at once is simply impossible." - Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "nine" mean?

a) The number that comes before eight
b) The number that comes after eight
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal

Answer: b) The number that comes after eight

2. Which of these is an antonym of "nine"?

a) Eight
b) Ten
c) Seven
d) Twelve

Answer: b) Ten

3. Which sentence uses "nine" correctly?

a) She has nine apples in her basket.
b) Nine is the hottest month of the year.
c) They saw nine into the house.
d) Nine is jumping over the wall.

Answer: a) She has nine apples in her basket.

4. Which idiom means a state of extreme happiness?

a) Cloud nine
b) At sixes and sevens
c) A stitch in time
d) Break the ice

Answer: a) Cloud nine

5. What is the next number after nine?

a) Eight
b) Six
c) Ten
d) Four

Answer: c) Ten