Spell Bee Word: persevered

Basic Details

Word: Persevered

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To keep trying and not give up, even when things are difficult.

Synonyms: Persisted, continued, endured

Antonyms: Gave up, surrendered, quit

Idioms and Phrases

1. Persevere against all odds: To keep going, even in the face of difficulties. Example: "She persevered against all odds to finish her marathon."
2. When the going gets tough, the tough get going: Strong people take action when faced with challenges. Example: "He remembered that when the going gets tough, the tough get going and pushed through his studies."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Although she faced many challenges, she persevered and completed her project successfully.

Example 2: The athlete persevered through injuries and setbacks to win the championship.

Example 3: With hard work and determination, he persevered in his quest to learn the piano.

Fun Fact

The word "persevere" comes from the Latin root "perseverare," which means "to persist or continue steadfastly." This shows that the idea of not giving up has been valued for centuries!

Famous Quote

"It's not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "persevered" mean?

a) To give up
b) To try hard and not give up
c) To wait patiently
d) To become tired

Answer: b) To try hard and not give up

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

a) Gave up
b) Persisted
c) Fled
d) Stopped

Answer: b) Persisted

3. Which is an antonym of "persevered"?

a) Endured
b) Gave up
c) Continued
d) Achieved

Answer: b) Gave up

4. Which sentence uses "persevered" correctly?

a) She persevered and easily won the game.
b) He persevered, even when he faced many difficulties.
c) The cat persevered to find a sunny spot.
d) They persevered and skipped through the park.

Answer: b) He persevered, even when he faced many difficulties.

5. Which idiom relates to not giving up?

a) When the going gets tough, the tough get going
b) Follow the yellow brick road
c) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
d) Break the ice

Answer: a) When the going gets tough, the tough get going