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 

COLLECT

Options:

Disperse

Assemble

Amass

Gather

Correct Answer:

Disperse

Explanation:

The word that is opposite in meaning to collect is disperse.

  • Collect means to bring together or gather something from different places or people.
  • Disperse means to spread or scatter something over a wide area.

The other options are not opposites of collect.

  • Assemble means to bring together or gather people or things in one place.
  • Amass means to gather or collect a large amount of something.
  • Gather means to come together or collect in one place.