Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
WANE
Option 1: fall
Option 2: increase
Option 3: abate
Option 4: dwindle
Correct Answer: increase
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Wane
means to decrease or diminish in size, intensity, or power.
Increase,
on the other hand, means to grow, expand, or become larger.
The meanings of the other words are:
Fall:
It denotes a descent or drop from a higher to a lower place.
Abate:
It means a decrease in intensity or amount.
Dwindle:
It means to become smaller or waste away.
Therefore, "increase" is the opposite or antonym of "wane" in terms of the decrease vs. growth or enlargement.
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