Verbal Ability - Antonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Antonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 24)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.
24.
DEAR
Discussion:
42 comments Page 1 of 5.
Vaishnavi Thakre said:
7 months ago
The antonym of "dear" can vary depending on its meaning:
If "dear" means "loved" or "valued," the antonyms could be:
Hated.
Unloved.
Disliked.
If "dear" refers to something "expensive" or "costly," the antonyms could be:
Cheap.
Inexpensive.
Affordable.
If "dear" means "loved" or "valued," the antonyms could be:
Hated.
Unloved.
Disliked.
If "dear" refers to something "expensive" or "costly," the antonyms could be:
Cheap.
Inexpensive.
Affordable.
RMRM said:
1 year ago
Synonyms for DEAR: valuable, expensive, precious, costly, premium, high, extravagant, priceless.
Antonyms of DEAR: reasonable, inexpensive, cheap, moderate.
So, the given answer is correct
Antonyms of DEAR: reasonable, inexpensive, cheap, moderate.
So, the given answer is correct
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IRC said:
1 year ago
The Right answer is worthless.
(3)
Saurabh said:
2 years ago
Worthless should be the correct option because it fits in the sense of emotions and feelings.
(1)
Sammy said:
2 years ago
According to me, Worthless is the correct answer.
(2)
Piyali said:
4 years ago
Worthless is the perfect answer.
(2)
Aus said:
4 years ago
Worthless could be right answer as dear also means valueable.
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Avi said:
4 years ago
Dear is something that you would cherish or something that is very close to you for a variety of reasons, it surely does not mean expensive. Hence, it's antonym cannot be cheap.
Taongamo said:
5 years ago
Worthless is the answer.
She is so dear to me.
She is worthless to me.
She is so dear to me.
She is worthless to me.
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Jjr said:
5 years ago
@Upasana Roy
I think worthless is used for objects. But here belongs to characters that why cheap is the correct answer.
I think worthless is used for objects. But here belongs to characters that why cheap is the correct answer.
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