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cheap meaning in Hindi

adjectiveAsked 3× in SSC · latest SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 MLAntonyms
cheap adjective

Meaning: Low in price; of poor quality or low value

Hindi: सस्ता, घटिया

Synonyms: inexpensive, low-cost, affordable, budget, economical

Antonyms: expensive, costly, dear

Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2023

cheap in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
    Last month tomatoes were quite cheap.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Costly

    The correct antonym of "cheap" is "costly."
    Explanation:
    • Cheap: Refers to something that is low in price or inexpensive.
    • Costly: Means expensive or high in price, making it the direct opposite of "cheap."
    Analysis of Options:
    • Insufficient: Refers to something that is not enough or inadequate. This is unrelated to price.
    • Costly: Correct. It directly contrasts with "cheap" in terms of expense.
    • Inexpensive: Synonymous with "cheap," not an antonym.
    • Less: Refers to a smaller amount or degree, which doesn't directly contrast with "cheap."
    Thus, the most appropriate antonym is "costly."

  2. SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence.
    He purchased very cheap dresses.
    (SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (04-July Shift 3))

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Expensive

    Answer: 2 (Expensive)
    Solution:
    The underlined word cheap means low in price or inexpensive.
    • Expensive means costing a lot of money — the direct antonym of cheap.
    • Doltish means foolish or stupid.
    • Paltry means insignificant or worthless.
    • Lively means full of life or energy.
    So, Expensive is the correct antonym here.

  3. SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Cheap

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: A) Expensive

    Answer: (1) Expensive
    Solution:
    • The word "Cheap" means low in price or cost (सस्ता).
    • The antonym "Expensive" means high in price or cost (महंगा).
    • "Untangle" means to free from tangles (असुलझा).
    • "Old" means having lived for a long time (पुराना).
    • "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge (अज्ञान).
    • Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of Cheap is Expensive – option (1).

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cheap – questions

What is the meaning of cheap in Hindi?

cheap means “सस्ता, घटिया” in Hindi. In English: Low in price; of poor quality or low value

What are the synonyms of cheap?

Synonyms of cheap: inexpensive, low-cost, affordable, budget, economical.

What is the opposite of cheap?

Antonyms of cheap: expensive, costly, dear.

Has cheap been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – cheap has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2023.

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