Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.
“Hold fast”
A) Adhere to firmly
B) Promise on oath
C) Decide finally
D) Lend unstinted support
E) Convince

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example: the synonym of beautiful is pretty and adorable.

Complete answer:
The meaning of “Hold fast” is ‘to bear down and fight through the storm or be responsible or stay true’. And we must find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as “Hold fast”.
Option A) Adhere to firmly - is the correct answer because the meaning of adhere to firmly is ‘to hold closely or firmly or stick firmly to it’ and this is the synonym of the word “Hold fast” and they can be used in place of each other because they have similar meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option B) Promise on oath - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of promise on oath is ‘an oath is a formal promise, especially a promise to be loyal to a person or country’ and this is not the synonym of the word “Hold fast” because their meanings are not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Decide finally - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of decide finally is ‘determined in taking decision’ and this is not the synonym of the word “Hold fast” because their meanings are not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Lend unstinted support - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of lend unstinted support is ‘extremely generous with time, money, praise, help or lend your support to something’ and this is not the synonym of the word “Hold fast” because their meanings are not same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option E) Convince - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of convince is ‘to cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something or persuade or satisfy or assure’ and this is not the synonym of the word “Hold fast” because their meanings are not the same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ A’.

Note: Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning i.e. synonyms of the phrase “Hold fast” are adhered to firmly. So, the most appropriate answer is Option A and antonym are the words that are opposite in meaning and the antonym of “Hold fast” is decline or destroy or deny or disregard. Thus, Option A is the correct answer and other options are wrong.