Spell Bee Word: search

Basic Details

Word: Search

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To look for something carefully or try to find information.

Synonyms: Seek, hunt, look for

Antonyms: Ignore, overlook

Idioms and Phrases

1. Search high and low: To look everywhere for something. Example: "She searched high and low for her missing book but couldn't find it."
2. Search me: An expression used when you don’t know the answer or cannot explain something. Example: "Why did he leave the party early? Search me!"

Usage Examples

Example 1: I had to search my entire room to find my lost toy.

Example 2: The detective will search for clues to solve the mystery.

Example 3: If you want to know more about the topic, you should search online for information.

Fun Fact

The word "search" comes from the Old French word "cerchier," which means 'to seek,' and was adopted into English in the 14th century. It has evolved over time but still carries the same meaning of looking for something!

Famous Quote

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." Albert Einstein

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "search" mean?

a) To sit quietly
b) To look for something carefully
c) To eat food
d) To draw a picture

Answer: b) To look for something carefully

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

a) Ignore
b) Hunt
c) Throw
d) Speak

Answer: b) Hunt

3. Which of these is an antonym of "search"?

a) Seek
b) Look for
c) Overlook
d) Explore

Answer: c) Overlook

4. Which sentence uses "search" correctly?

a) I will search for my lost keys.
b) I will search my dinner plate.
c) I will search the tree to climb.
d) I will search to sleep early.

Answer: a) I will search for my lost keys.

5. Which idiom means looking everywhere for something?

a) Search high and low
b) Search me
c) Search and destroy
d) Search under the bed

Answer: a) Search high and low