Question

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

PRECIOUS

1. costly
2. rare
3. simple
4. cheap
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : cheap

The correct answer is 'cheap.'

• The given word 'Precious' means of great value (usually because it is rare or difficult to find). (क़ीमती, बहुमूल्‍य)
• ​Let's see the meaning of other given options:-
  • 'Costly' means costing a lot of money; expensive. (बड़ी लागत वाला; महँगा, क़ीमती)
  • 'Rare' means (of a thing) not found in large numbers and so of interest or value. (दुर्लभ, विरल, बहुत कम किया जाने, दीखने या होने वाला)
  • 'Simple' means without decoration or unnecessary extra things; plain and basic. (सादा और मामूली)
  • 'Cheap' means low in price, costing little money. (सस्‍ता, कम क़ीमत का)
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

• The antonyms of the word 'Precious' are "cheap, inexpensive, reasonable".
• The synonyms of the word 'Precious' are "costly, valuable, expensive".