Question

From the below words, choose the word whose meaning is different from the others:
Pal, Buddy, Rival, Companion
A. Buddy
B. Pal
C. Rival
D. Companion

Answer 1

Hint: In order to choose the correct answer, choose the option that can be considered as an odd one out from the given words. Choose the option that does not show friendliness. The option to be chosen is referred to as an antonym buddy.

Complete answer:
Antonym refers to a word that means the opposite of another word.
Now let us understand what each of the given words mean-
Buddy: a friend, especially a male friend of a man.
Pal : a pal is used to refer to a good friend.
Rival : a person or thing that is competing with you
Companion: a person or animal with whom you spend a lot of time or go somewhere.

Now that we know what each of the words mean, let us go through the given options.
Option A (buddy) is a term that is used while referring to a friend. It is a casual word which one uses for his or her friend. As the hint suggests, Option A clearly is an example of friendliness. Therefore, this is not the right answer.

Option B (pal) is a synonym of buddy or a friend. In no way, this option can be referred to as an antonym of buddy. This option is like buddy, so it cannot be considered as a different word. Thus, option B is also wrong.

Option C (rival) cannot be referred to as a friend. A rival refers to a competitor and not a friend. Also, this option is different from the others, so it can be considered as an odd one out. This option does not relate to any of the other options and it satisfies the hint as well. Thus, Option C is the right answer.

Option D (companion) is also relatable with buddy and pal. All these three words somehow mean the same and can be used to describe one same person. Also, it is the synonym of buddy and not an antonym what the answer needs to be. Therefore, Option D is also wrong.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Note: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Synonyms are words with the same or similar meaning. Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same, but have different meanings.

Synonyms of buddy are : friend, pal,chum, comrade, mate, companion.
Antonyms of buddy are : enemy, foe, opponent, stranger etc.