Identify the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The game continued due to heavy rainfall after the pitch became completely wet.

stopped

The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word continued in the given sentence is stopped.

• Continued means "to go on or remain in existence or operation."
• Stopped means "to bring to an end or halt."

The other words do not have the same meaning as stopped.

• Ongoing means "continuing or in progress."
• Played means "to engage in a game or sport."
• Disregarded means "to pay no attention to."