GAIN
Correct answer D. Lose
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Antonyms MCQs
Antonyms MCQs are multiple-choice questions that ask you to choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to a given word, such as onerous or paucity. They help candidates strengthen the vocabulary section of English papers. Every question has an instant answer, so you can learn a new word pair each time you get one wrong.
- Synonyms 420
- Tenses 239
- One Word Substitution 206
- Antonyms 202
- Idioms and Phrases 160
- Reading Comprehension 150
- Preposition 145
- Sentence Correction 95
- Selecting Words 95
- Sentence Improvement 94
- Pair of words 80
- Ordering Of Sentences 68
- Ordering Of Words 48
- Voice 47
- Change Of Speech 46
- Spelling Check 41
- Sentence Formation 41
- Verbal Analogies 41
- Completing Statements 33
VIOLENT
Correct answer C. Gentle
CONCEDE
Correct answer B. Refuse
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STATIONARY
Correct answer B. Mobile
MOUNTAIN
Correct answer D. Valley
LIABILITY
Correct answer B. Assets
BALANCE
Correct answer D. Imbalance
ALIEN
Correct answer A. Native
AUTONOMY
Correct answer C. Dependence
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INDUSTRIOUS
Correct answer B. Indolent
GULLIBLE
Correct answer A. Incredulous
VALUABLE
Correct answer B. Worthless
HOLLOW
Correct answer B. Solid
ENMITY
Correct answer C. Friendship
PATCHY
Correct answer B. Uniform
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BASE
Correct answer C. Top
ADHERENT
Correct answer B. Enemy
DENSITY
Correct answer A. Rarity
HAPHAZARD
Correct answer C. Deliberate
IMPASSE
Correct answer B. Breakthrough
About Antonyms MCQs
This English topic presents a target word, sometimes in capitals like NADIR or STARTLED, with four or five options. The words range from everyday items such as aware, dear and familiar to advanced exam vocabulary like gainsay, niggardly, onerous and mammoth. Questions test not only whether you know the word but whether you can tell its true opposite from a related or partly opposite distractor, which is where many candidates lose marks.
Vocabulary questions are a fixed part of English papers in nearly every competitive and recruitment test across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Antonyms are quick to answer when you know the word and almost impossible to reason out when you do not, so steady exposure is the only reliable method. Practising here alongside synonyms builds a wider word bank that also improves reading comprehension and precis writing.
Key facts to remember
- The antonym of nadir is zenith, meaning the highest point.
- The antonym of paucity, meaning scarcity, is abundance or plenty.
- The antonym of niggardly, meaning stingy, is generous.
- The antonym of onerous, meaning burdensome, is easy or light.
- To gainsay means to deny or contradict, so its antonym is affirm or admit.
Exams that include Antonyms MCQs
Pakistan
- CSS
- PMS
- FPSC
- PPSC
- NTS
- ISSB
India
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- IBPS PO
- SBI PO
- CDS
- NDA
Bangladesh
- BCS
- Bank job exams
- University admission tests (DU, RU, JU)
- Government job tests
How to prepare for Antonyms MCQs
- Learn each new word with its synonym and antonym together, as the same words often appear in both question types.
- Eliminate options that are synonyms of the given word first, then pick the clearest opposite from what remains.
- Watch for word roots and prefixes such as un-, in- and dis-, but check the meaning, since prefixes can mislead.
- Revise words you missed using a small notebook or flashcard app, aiming for ten new pairs each day.
Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare for Antonyms MCQs?
Read widely, keep a vocabulary notebook and practise MCQs daily. When you meet a new word, note its meaning, a synonym and an antonym. Revisit difficult words every few days, because spaced repetition helps vocabulary stay in long-term memory.
How many Antonyms MCQs are on MCQs360?
MCQs360 has 206 Antonyms MCQs in its English section. All of them show answers instantly and can be practised free without an account, making them handy for short daily vocabulary drills. Try twenty at a time and note every unfamiliar word you meet.
What is the difference between an antonym and a synonym?
A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another, such as abundant and plentiful. An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning, such as abundant and scarce. Exams test both, often using the same advanced vocabulary.
Which exams include Antonyms MCQs?
Antonym questions appear in CSS, PPSC, FPSC and NTS English papers in Pakistan, SSC, IBPS, SBI, CDS and NDA exams in India, and BCS, bank job and university admission tests in Bangladesh. They are a standard part of almost every English vocabulary section.
Last reviewed October 2026