Spell Bee Word: prematurely

Basic Details

Word: Prematurely

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: Happening too early before the right time.

Synonyms: Early, inopportunely, untimely

Antonyms: Timely, late

Idioms and Phrases

1. Counting chickens before they hatch: To assume something will happen before it actually does. Example: "It's risky to start celebrating already; you don't want to be counting your chickens before they hatch."
2. Jumping the gun: To start something too early or before the appropriate time. Example: "She was jumping the gun by preparing for the exam when there were still two months left to study."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The project was started prematurely, which led to many mistakes being made.

Example 2: If you share your plans prematurely, they might not turn out as expected.

Example 3: The baby was born prematurely and needed to stay in the hospital for a while to grow stronger.

Fun Fact

The word "prematurely" comes from the Latin word "praematurus," which means "too early." It is often used in medical contexts when discussing births or health concerns.

Famous Quote

"Patience is a virtue; haste is a waste." This quote relates to acting prematurely instead of being patient and waiting for the right moment.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "prematurely" mean?

a) Happening at the right time
b) Happening too late
c) Happening too early
d) Happening perfectly

Answer: c) Happening too early

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

a) Late
b) Early
c) Arriving
d) Frequent

Answer: b) Early

3. Which word is an antonym of "prematurely"?

a) Early
b) Timely
c) Promptly
d) Suddenly

Answer: b) Timely

4. Which sentence uses "prematurely" correctly?

a) He delivered his speech prematurely and missed out many important points.
b) He talks prematurely about his plans without thinking much.
c) She baked a cake prematurely, not allowing it to cool down properly.
d) All of the above.

Answer: d) All of the above.

5. What does "jumping the gun" mean?

a) To start early
b) To wait patiently
c) To finish late
d) To stop suddenly

Answer: a) To start early