Meaning: To put out a fire or light; to end something completely.
Hindi: बुझाना / समाप्त करना
Synonyms: put out, douse, quench, eliminate
Antonyms: ignite, kindle, light
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML · SSC CPO 2024 T-1
extinguish in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML Spelling
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Extingish
The incorrectly spelled word is "Extingish."
Correct Spelling:
The correct spelling is "Extinguish," which means to put out (a fire, light, etc.) or to bring something to an end.
Explanation of Other Words:
• Dependent: Correctly spelled. It refers to someone or something that relies on another for support.
• Extravagant: Correctly spelled. It means excessive or lacking restraint in spending resources.
• Announcement: Correctly spelled. It refers to a formal public statement or declaration. - SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The government is proposing to incinerate cattle carcasses at many sites, some of which are in populated areas.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Extinguish
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "incinerate" is:
Extinguish
Incinerate means to burn something completely, typically to ashes, while extinguish means to put out a fire or stop something from burning.
The other options:
• Combust means to catch fire or burn.
• Oxidise refers to a chemical reaction involving oxygen, often leading to rust, not directly opposite to incinerate.
• Blaze refers to a strong, intense fire, which is not the opposite of incinerate. - SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the word: Extinguished
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Ignited
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Ignited"
"Extinguished" means to put out (a fire or light); to end or eliminate completely. Its antonym is "Ignited" = set on fire; lit up; started a fire.
Extinguished (put out fire/light) ↔ Ignited (started fire/light) — direct opposites in the context of fire.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 'Stopped' — means brought to an end or halt. While 'extinguished' also implies stopping, 'stopped' is not the specific antonym of 'extinguished' in the fire/light context.
Option 3 'Quenched' — means to satisfy (thirst); or to extinguish (fire). 'Quenched' is actually a SYNONYM of 'extinguished' (both can mean putting out a fire), not an antonym.
Option 4 'Burnt' — me
Examples
- “The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire quickly.”
extinguish – questions
What is the meaning of extinguish in Hindi?
extinguish means “बुझाना / समाप्त करना” in Hindi. In English: To put out a fire or light; to end something completely.
What are the synonyms of extinguish?
Synonyms of extinguish: put out, douse, quench, eliminate.
What is the opposite of extinguish?
Antonyms of extinguish: ignite, kindle, light.
Has extinguish been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – extinguish has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-12 2024 ML, SSC CPO 2024 T-1.