Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

From the given options choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the word given below 

GAIN

Options:

Grow

Increase

Expand

Lose

Correct Answer:

Lose

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to gain is lose.

  • Gain means to obtain or acquire something, especially after effort.
  • Lose means to fail to keep or obtain something, especially after having it.

The other options are not opposites of gain.

  • Grow means to increase in size or amount.
  • Increase means to become greater in size, amount, or intensity.
  • Expand means to become larger or more extensive.