Spell Bee Word: numerous

Basic Details

Word: Numerous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Many; a large number of something.

Synonyms: Countless, several, multiple

Antonyms: Few, sparse, limited

Idioms and Phrases

1. Count on my fingers: To count something in a very significant or limited way, usually referring to small numbers. Example: "There were not numerous children at the party, I could count them on my fingers."
2. A number of: Referring to several things or people, often used to emphasise quantity. Example: "A number of students volunteered for the charity event."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The library had numerous books on different subjects available for everyone.

Example 2: There are numerous reasons why exercise is beneficial for our health.

Example 3: The flowers in the garden bloomed in numerous colours during the spring.

Fun Fact

The word "numerous" comes from the Latin "numerosus," which means "full of numbers." It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century!

Famous Quote

"A multitude of bees cannot be mistaken for a single bee." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "numerous" mean?

a) Only one
b) Many
c) A few
d) None

Answer: b) Many

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

a) Sparse
b) Few
c) Countless
d) Single

Answer: c) Countless

3. Which sentence uses "numerous" correctly?

a) I have numerous apples on my desk.
b) The cat was numerous in the garden.
c) I saw numerous clouds flying.
d) There was numerous happiness in the room.

Answer: a) I have numerous apples on my desk.

4. Which idiom means the same as "numerous"?

a) A number of
b) Count your chickens
c) Throw in the towel
d) Break a leg

Answer: a) A number of

5. What is the opposite of "numerous"?

a) Several
b) Few
c) Many
d) Countless

Answer: b) Few