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Antonyms · Question 139 of 250

Question 139

EasyOriginal question

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.

The company's profits INCREASED last year.

Options for question 139

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. To increase is to become larger. To decline is to become smaller.

Worth noting

Grew and doubled are on the same side. Stayed means no change, which is not the opposite of growing.

Concept
A word of the opposite meaning to "increase"
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