Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or antonym of the word.

MEDDLE

a) Interfere
b) Overlook
c) Disregard
d) Free

Answer 1

Hint: Words that are referred to as synonyms usually are used as alternatives to each other as they share a similar meaning. Therefore, they can be used in place of each other. Now try to find another word that shares (or does not share) similar meaning to it.

Complete answer:

First, let's get familiar with the meaning of the given word meddle - When you tamper or get involved in someone else’s matters you are meddling in their matter. Now, because we know the meaning of ‘meddle’, we can use a few examples to understand it better, for example – I don’t like people meddling in my affairs or I don’t want my friends meddling in my family matters, etc.
Now let us look at the different options given –
a) Interfere – if you interfere that means you are getting involved or are intervening in a situation without asking or invitation.
b) Overlook – when you overlook something you either fail to notice it or you have a view of from above.
c) Disregard – when you ignore, disrespect, or pay no attention to someone or something.
d) Free – free can have numerous meanings from – not being busy too not being confined.
When you look at the explanation given above you can see that there is only one word that indicates ( synonym or antonym) for the word meddle, and that is – interfere, which is a synonym to the original word.

Note: Please keep in mind that you do not have to find both synonyms and antonyms. You just need to find out whether the given alternatives is a synonym or an antonym, of the word given.