Question

Select a word that means the opposite of the given word: Recline
A) Unrest
B) Rest
C) Sleep
D) Decline

Answer 1

Hint: An antonym is a term that has a different meaning than another or, to put it another way, they are polar opposites. For example, the antonym of 'hot' could be 'cold.' "Anti," which means "against" or "opposite," and "onym," which means "name," are the root terms for the phrase "antonym." Complementary, relational, and graded antonyms are the three categories of antonyms.

Complete answer:
The given word is “Recline”. In order to know a word’s antonym, it is necessary to know its meaning. Recline means to be in a relaxed position with your back supported, lean or lie back in a comfortable position.

Lets us now observe the options to find its opposite:
Option A) Unrest: The term unrest refers to a condition of dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation, usually involving public demonstrations or disturbances, and the term recline refers to leaning or lying back in a relaxing position with the back supported. Therefore it is the correct option.

Option B) Rest: To relax, sleep, or regain strength, stop working or moving. Hence it is not an antonym to ‘Recline’.

Option C) Sleep: Sleep as a noun means a bodily and mental state in which the nervous system is generally passive, the eyes are closed, the postural muscles are relaxed, and consciousness is practically suspended, which occurs for several hours every night. Therefore it is an inappropriate option.

Option D) Decline: A steady and persistent loss in strength, numbers, quality, or value is referred to as decline. Hence it is not an antonym to ‘Recline’.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Many opposites start with the prefix -un, -il, -non, and so on. For example, lucky-unlucky, legal-illegal, and so on. However, some polar opposites, such as hot-cold, poor-rich, and so on, do not follow this pattern. Antonyms are excellent descriptive writing tools. They can be used to demonstrate the two extremes of whatever they're describing. When comparing items and their characteristics, antonyms are also utilised.