Question 3
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EXPAND.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To expand is to become larger. To contract is to become smaller, the opposite.
Worth noting
Extend and grow are synonyms. Explain only shares the "ex-".
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "expand"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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