Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the context of the given sentence.

You should donate your old clothes to the poor.

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  1. young
  2. new
  3. modern
  4. fresh

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Option 2 : new
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The correct answer is 'new'.

Key Points

  • The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'old' is 'new'.
  • Old: having lived for a long time; no longer young. (Hindi: पुराना)
    • Example: My grandfather is very old, while my brother is young and full of energy.
  • New: not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently. (Hindi: नया) 
    • Example: I bought a new dress for the party.
       

Correct Answer: New.

Confusion Points

  • Young cannot be the correct answer as the sentence is talking about clothes and young refers to the early stage of life or growth.

Additional Information

  • Let's look at the meaning of other words:
    • Young: being in the early stage of life or growth; not old. (Hindi: युवा, नवजात)
    • Modern: relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. (Hindi: आधुनिक)
    • Fresh: not previously known or used; new or different. (Hindi: ताजा, नया)
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