Which of the following is the antonym of the word Tight?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Loose
Tight means firmly fixed, fully stretched, or fitting closely with no extra room. Its antonym is loose. Example: My school shoes feel tight after the summer holidays.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Taut | pulled or stretched fully, not slack (a synonym of tight) | Pull the rope taut before you hang the wet clothes on it. |
| (2) Loose (answer) | not firmly fixed, or too big to fit closely (opposite of tight) | The loose button on my shirt fell off in class. |
| (3) Bitter | having a strong, unpleasant taste | The bitter karela juice made Chintu pull a face. |
| (4) Hollow | empty inside | Parrots nest in the hollow trunk of the old tree. |
| Synonyms of tight: taut, firm, snug Antonyms of tight: loose, slack |