From the given options choose the one which is the closest in meaning to the word given below
WORTHY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Deserving
The word that is closest in meaning to the word worthy is deserving.
- Worthy means having the qualities or merits that deserve recognition or reward.
- Deserving means having done something that deserves to be rewarded or recognized.
Both words refer to the idea of being deserving of something, but worthy is more general, while deserving implies a more specific action or accomplishment that has earned someone something.
The other words in the options do not have the same meaning as worthy.
- Useful means having a purpose or being of service.
- Necessary means essential or indispensable.
- Successful means having achieved a desired or planned outcome.