Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to Hasten?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Delay
Hasten means to move quickly, or to make something happen sooner. Its antonym is delay. Example: The sudden rain made us hasten home from the market.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Hurry | to move or do something quickly (a synonym of hasten) | We had to hurry to catch the last bus. |
| (2) Delay (answer) | to make something happen later than planned (opposite of hasten) | Fog delayed our flight to Delhi by three hours. |
| (3) Ignore | to pay no attention to something or someone | Do not ignore the warning signs on the highway. |
| (4) Measure | to find the size or amount of something | The nurse measured my height and weight. |
| Synonyms of hasten: hurry, rush, speed up, quicken Antonyms of hasten: delay, slow down, postpone, put off |