Question 139
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The company's profits INCREASED last year.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
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"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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