From the given options choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the word given below
GAIN
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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.