Spell Bee Word: observer

Basic Details

Word: Observer

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A person who watches or notices something carefully.

Synonyms: Witness, spectator, onlooker

Antonyms: Participant, actor

Idioms and Phrases

1. Keep an observer's eye: To pay close attention to something. Example: "She kept an observer's eye on the changes happening in her garden."
2. More than meets the eye: There is more complexity to a situation than it appears. Example: "At first, the painting seemed simple, but there was more than meets the eye upon closer observation."

Usage Examples

Example 1: As an observer at the science fair, I noted how the students explained their projects with enthusiasm.

Example 2: The experienced observer could tell the difference between the two species of birds just by their calls.

Example 3: An observer of nature might spend hours watching animals in their habitat.

Fun Fact

The word "observer" comes from the Latin "observare," meaning "to watch over." Interestingly, it has been used since the late 14th century, reflecting the long history of people studying the world around them.

Famous Quote

"The observer, when seen, is not the observed." – Jiddu Krishnamurti

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "observer" mean?

a) A person who participates in an event
b) A person who watches or notices something carefully
c) A type of instrument
d) A casual friend

Answer: b) A person who watches or notices something carefully

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

a) Participant
b) Spectator
c) Leader
d) Talker

Answer: b) Spectator

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "observer"?

a) Witness
b) By-stander
c) Actor
d) Onlooker

Answer: c) Actor

4. Which sentence uses "observer" correctly?

a) The observer joined the game and played.
b) The observer took notes during the event.
c) The observer made a loud noise.
d) The observer danced at the concert.

Answer: b) The observer took notes during the event.

5. What does the idiom "more than meets the eye" imply?

a) Everything is as it seems.
b) There is more complexity than it appears.
c) Observers notice nothing at all.
d) Observers are always bored.

Answer: b) There is more complexity than it appears.