Meaning: विस्तार करना
Hindi: विस्तार करना
Synonyms: prolong, lengthen, stretch, expand
Antonyms: shorten, curtail, reduce
Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
extend in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
We requested grandmother to extend her visit.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Curtail
The most appropriate antonym for the underlined word "extend" is: "Curtail."
"curtail" means to reduce, limit, or restrict the duration, extent, or quantity of something.
Curtail: To reduce or restrict the length or duration of something; to cut short.
Assail: To attack violently or aggressively.
Bewail: To express great regret, sorrow, or lamentation; to mourn.
Imperil: To put at risk of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed; to jeopardize.
Examples from the daily editorials
- “The government decided to extend the deadline by one month.”
America's Tactical Alliances: What It Means for India 20 Oct - “AI agents now extend their work over much longer periods than before.”
Meta's Open-Weight AI Move Reshapes Global Tech Race 20 Oct
extend – questions
What is the meaning of extend in Hindi?
extend means “विस्तार करना” in Hindi. In English: विस्तार करना
What are the synonyms of extend?
Synonyms of extend: prolong, lengthen, stretch, expand.
What is the opposite of extend?
Antonyms of extend: shorten, curtail, reduce.
Has extend been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – extend has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.