Meaning: Lasting forever; without beginning or end
Hindi: शाश्वत, अनंत
Synonyms: everlasting, permanent, perpetual, infinite
Antonyms: temporary, transient
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
eternal in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
What is the antonym of 'Ephemeral'?
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Eternal
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Eternal"
"Ephemeral" = lasting for a very short time; transitory; short-lived; quickly fading or disappearing.
"Eternal" = lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting; permanent and unchanging.
Ephemeral (short-lived, fleeting) ↔ Eternal (everlasting, permanent) — direct opposites. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Temporary' = lasting for only a limited period; not permanent. A SYNONYM of ephemeral, not an antonym. ✗
Option 2 'Momentary' = lasting for a very short time; brief. Also a SYNONYM of ephemeral — both mean short-lived. ✗
Option 4 'Fleeting' = lasting for a very short time. Another SYNONYM of ephemeral. ✗ - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: ETERNAL
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Infinite
'Eternal' means lasting or existing forever, without beginning or end. Its synonym is 'Infinite' (limitless, without end). 'Temporary', 'Fleeting', and 'Brief' are all antonyms of 'eternal'. The correct answer is option 3: Infinite.
- SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023 One Word Substitution
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something which lasts foreverAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Eternal
The option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words "Something which lasts forever" is: Eternal
Eternal: Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; infinite in duration or time.
Memorable: Worthy of being remembered or easily remembered, often due to being remarkable, significant, or emotionally impactful.
Pertinent: Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; having a clear connection or bearing on the subject at hand.
Transitory: Lasting only for a short time; temporary; passing quickly; not permanent.
Examples
- “They promised each other eternal love and loyalty.”
eternal – questions
What is the meaning of eternal in Hindi?
eternal means “शाश्वत, अनंत” in Hindi. In English: Lasting forever; without beginning or end
What are the synonyms of eternal?
Synonyms of eternal: everlasting, permanent, perpetual, infinite.
What is the opposite of eternal?
Antonyms of eternal: temporary, transient.
Has eternal been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – eternal has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-11 2023, SSC GD 2021 T-1.