Question

Find the antonym of the word ‘remember’.
a- Think
b- Realise
c- Forget
d- Recall

Answer 1

Hint: An antonym or an opposite is a word that is contrary in meaning to another word. For example- Healed is an antonym for wounded. ‘Remember’ refers to recollecting or thinking of someone or something.

Complete answer:
The word ‘remember’ has been derived from the Latin word- rememor, which means mindful.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘remember’. Now, let’s look at its usage-
For example- I still remember the day we met for the first time. Here, we can conclude that X still recalls or thinks of the day he met Y for the first time.
Let’s decipher the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Think’ refers to anticipating or expecting something. For example- I never thought things would become better one day. ‘Think’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Realise’ refers to comprehending or understanding something. For example- She realized her mistake. ‘Realise’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Forget’ refers to the failure of thinking about something or someone. For example- She has forgotten her childhood friend’s name. ‘Forget’ is the opposite in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option d- ‘Recall’ refers to remembering or recalling of someone or something. For example- I am unable to recall your name. ‘Recall’ is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option. The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note:
 Some synonyms of ‘remember’ are; recall, recollect, think of, etc while some other antonyms of ‘remember’ are; obliterate, blow, misrecollect, etc.