Meaning: To produce flowers; to flourish or thrive
Hindi: खिलना
Synonyms: blossom, flourish, flower, thrive
Antonyms: wither, fade, decay
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
bloom in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the flowers bloom in the spring season but they start to ________ during summer.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) wither
Correct Answer: Wither
Explanation:
• Bloom refers to flowers flourishing or opening up, often in the spring. The opposite of blooming in this context is wither, which means to dry up or decline, often due to unfavorable conditions such as summer heat.
Examples
- “The roses bloom beautifully in spring.”
bloom – questions
What is the meaning of bloom in Hindi?
bloom means “खिलना” in Hindi. In English: To produce flowers; to flourish or thrive
What are the synonyms of bloom?
Synonyms of bloom: blossom, flourish, flower, thrive.
What is the opposite of bloom?
Antonyms of bloom: wither, fade, decay.
Has bloom been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – bloom has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.