Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
SUBSIDE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The most appropriate antonym of the word subside is enlarge.
- Subside means "to become less in size, extent, or intensity."
- Enlarge means "to become larger or greater in size, extent, or intensity."
The other words do not have the opposite meaning of subside.
- Diminish means "to become less in size, extent, or intensity."
- Abate means "to become less in amount, intensity, or force."
- Ease means "to become less difficult or severe."