Spell Bee Word: permitted

Basic Details

Word: Permitted

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Allowed or given permission for something to happen.

Synonyms: Allowed, authorised, accepted

Antonyms: Forbidden, disallowed, prohibited

Idioms and Phrases

1. All's permitted: Everything is allowed in a particular situation. Example: "In this game, all's permitted, so you can play however you want."
2. Better to ask for permission than to ask for forgiveness: It’s wiser to seek approval before doing something than to do it without permission and later regret it. Example: "He decided to check with the teacher first; better to ask for permission than to ask for forgiveness."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The school rules state that students are only permitted to use their phones during lunchtime.

Example 2: Only pets that are permitted by the apartment’s lease can live in the building.

Example 3: She was glad to hear that swimming was permitted at the beach as long as there wasn’t a storm.

Fun Fact

The word "permitted" comes from the Latin word "permittere," which means "to allow" or "to let through." It has been used in English since the late 14th century.

Famous Quote

"The only limit to our realisation of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." – Franklin D. Roosevelt. This relates to "permitted" in that often, it is our permission to pursue our dreams that holds us back.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "permitted" mean?

a) Allowed
b) Required
c) Ignored
d) Prohibited

Answer: a) Allowed

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

a) Forbidden
b) Authorised
c) Disallowed
d) Prohibited

Answer: b) Authorised

3. Which of these words is an antonym of "permitted"?

a) Accepted
b) Allowed
c) Forbidden
d) Accepted

Answer: c) Forbidden

4. Which sentence uses "permitted" correctly?

a) The teacher permitted the students to leave early for a field trip.
b) Everyone was permitted to sneak into the concert.
c) It is not permitted to eat food in the library.
d) Dogs are seldom permitted to ride bicycles.

Answer: c) It is not permitted to eat food in the library.

5. What does "better to ask for permission than to ask for forgiveness" mean?

a) It's best to take action without asking anyone.
b) It's wiser to check first before doing something.
c) Always ask for approval when it is unnecessary.
d) Never ask anyone for anything.

Answer: b) It's wiser to check first before doing something.