Question

Choose the antonym of the word given below-
Unique
a) Rare
b) Different
c) Common
d) Solo

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is 'unique'. It means - Being the only of its kind; unlike anything else. For example the situation was unique in British politics.

Complete answer:
 In the given question, we have to find out the correct antonym of the word 'unique'. It is an adjective that means to be different than others. For example : This is a unique design. We have to choose the most suitable option from among the four given options.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option 'a' is Rare. It means - (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often. For example a rare genetic disorder. It is an incorrect option.
Option 'b' is Different. It means - Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. For example: you can play this game in different ways. It is also an incorrect option.
Option 'c' is Common. It means - Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent. For example: salt and pepper are the two most common seasonings. It is the correct option.
Option 'd' is Solo. It means - Done by one person alone; unaccompanied. For example: he released his second solo album. It is also an incorrect option. The opposite of the word 'unique' is 'common'. Hence, option 'c' is the correct option.

Note:
 Antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another. For example, Fast is an antonym of slow. All the other options in the given question are plausible distractions.