wax/wane meaning in Hindi

wax/wane in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2023 T-1 Antonyms

   Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
   Wax

   APolishBWailCWaneDCane
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Wane

   Answer: Wane
   Solution:
   • The word wax has a literary or poetic meaning which is to grow or increase gradually, especially used with the moon (बढ़ना).
   • Its antonym is wane, which means to decrease or shrink gradually (घटना, कम होना).
   • This pair is commonly used in the context of the phases of the moon:
   • The moon waxes and wanes → चंद्रमा बढ़ता और घटता है
   • Other options:
   • Polish – to make something shiny (चमकाना) – unrelated
   • Wail – to cry loudly (रोना) – unrelated
   • Cane – a stick or walking aid (छड़ी) – unrelated
   • Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of wax is wane.

wax/wane – questions

Has wax/wane been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – wax/wane has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1.

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