Question

Select the antonym of the given word:
Instantly

a)Repeatedly
b)Lately
c)Gradually
d)Awkwardly

Answer 1

Hint: Antonym of a word in another word whose meaning is opposite to that of the given. For e.g. the antonym of happy would be sad.

Complete step by step answer:
The word instantly is an adverb which means without the least delay or immediately. Option a repeatedly means constantly or over and over again. This is neither same in meaning nor the opposite of instantly, Therefore, option a is incorrect.

Option b lately means recently or something that happened not long ago, for e.g. Lately I have been eating eggs. This is not related to the word instantly. It is neither opposite nor similar in meaning. Therefore, option b is incorrect too.

 Option c gradually means slowly or in a gradual way. This is the opposite of instantly. Thus, option c gradually is the correct antonym of instantly.

Option d awkwardly means not smoothly or gracefully. This is invalid too.

Note: Do not get confused between awkwardly and gradually. Being awkward can make someone act in an uneasy manner but the closest antonym of instantly would be gradually as gradual process is a slow one.