Spell Bee Word: suspected

Basic Details

Word: Suspected

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Believed that something is true or likely to happen, but without certain proof.

Synonyms: Believed, assumed, considered

Antonyms: Known, confirmed

Idioms and Phrases

1. Under suspicion: To be considered as possibly guilty of something. Example: "He is under suspicion for taking the cookies from the jar without asking."
2. Suspect someone's motives: To doubt the reasons behind someone’s actions. Example: "She suspects his motives for helping her were not purely kind."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher suspected that some students had not done their homework honestly.

Example 2: The police suspected that the missing dog was taken by its owner.

Example 3: Anna suspected that her friends were planning a surprise party for her birthday.

Fun Fact

The word "suspect" comes from the Latin word "suspectus," which means "look up at" and indicates a sense of doubt or mistrust regarding someone's sincerity or intentions.

Famous Quote

"The greatest danger is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." Michelangelo. This quote serves as a reminder about having convictions and not only relying on what we suspect.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "suspected" mean?

a) To know for sure
b) To think something might be true
c) To guess without any thought
d) To forget something

Answer: b) To think something might be true

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

a) Known
b) Confirmed
c) Believed
d) Questioned

Answer: c) Believed

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

a) Believed
b) Known
c) Assumed
d) Considered

Answer: b) Known

4. Which sentence uses "suspected" correctly?

a) She suspected it will rain tomorrow.
b) He suspected that he would get an A on his test.
c) They suspected that the cat could fly.
d) We suspected she was joking about her new pet dinosaur.

Answer: b) He suspected that he would get an A on his test.

5. What does "under suspicion" mean?

a) To be liked by everyone
b) To be doubted for an action
c) To be chosen for a task
d) To be confused about something

Answer: b) To be doubted for an action