Spell Bee Word: refrain

Basic Details

Word: Refrain

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To stop yourself from doing something you want to do.

Synonyms: Abstain, avoid, desist

Antonyms: Indulge, continue, allow

Idioms and Phrases

Refrain from temptation: To resist the urge to do something that might be harmful or unwise. Example: "It can be tough to refrain from temptation when there's chocolate cake in front of you."
Refrain is a wise choice: Suggesting that it is sensible to hold back from certain actions. Example: "When angry, itâ€™s best to remind yourself that to refrain is a wise choice."

Usage Examples

Example 1: It is important to refrain from shouting during the exam so that everyone can concentrate.

Example 2: She decided to refrain from eating sweets for a month to be healthier.

Example 3: During the movie, I had to refrain from laughing out loud because it was a serious scene.

Fun Fact

The word "refrain" comes from the Latin word "refrainare," which means "to hold back." This root helps us understand its meaning of stopping oneself from doing something.

Famous Quote

"To refrain from doing something is often the hardest decision we can make." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "refrain" mean?

a) To encourage someone
b) To stop oneself from doing something
c) To start a new activity
d) To enjoy something

Answer: b) To stop oneself from doing something

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

a) Dance
b) Abstain
c) Play
d) Sing

Answer: b) Abstain

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

a) Stop
b) Permit
c) Restrict
d) Refuse

Answer: b) Permit

4. Which sentence uses "refrain" correctly?

a) She refrained from biting into her pencil.
b) He refrained from going to the park every day.
c) They refrained from answering the question.
d) I refrained from making a cake for the party.

Answer: c) They refrained from answering the question.

5. Which idiom means to resist doing something?

a) Refrain from temptation
b) Have a whale of a time
c) A piece of cake
d) Beat around the bush

Answer: a) Refrain from temptation

Associated Words

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