Question

Choose the word which best expresses the opposite of the given word.
Dear
a)Priceless
b)Free
c)Worthless
d)Cheap

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘dear’ means something of high cost.

Complete step by step answer:
Since the meaning of the word ‘dear’ is expensive, the antonym of the word shall be a word which means of low cost. The word ‘cheap’ means of low cost. Therefore, option d is the correct option. For example, the glass utensils are a bit dear, but the steel utensils are cheap.

The word ‘priceless’ means that the thing is so precious that a value cannot be given to it. It can refer to an object or a person. For example, the priceless paintings by Dr. MF Hussain are a pleasure to watch. On the contrary, is a determined value of a thing, which is considered expensive on such determination. Therefore, option a is an incorrect option.

The word ‘free’ means which has no value in terms of price. While it may be regarded as an antonym of ‘dear’, the opposite of high cost is generally low cost and not no cost. Therefore, option b is an incorrect option.

 Similarly, the word ‘worthless’ means something of such low worth that it has no value or utility. For example, the jewelry becomes worthless without the diamond on it. Therefore, it cannot be the antonym of ‘dear’ and option c is an incorrect option.


Note: Do not confuse between options b and d and choose the closest option as an antonym to the given word.