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Question
Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Matter expands on heating.
Matter expands on heating.
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The correct option is D contracts
The word 'expands' refers to becoming larger or more extensive.
Option A, shrinks refers to becoming smaller in size or amount.
Option B, reduces refers to making smaller in amount or size.
Option C, diminishes refers to making less.
Option D, contracts refers to decreasing in size or amount.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'contracts' is the opposite of the word 'expands'.
The word 'expands' refers to becoming larger or more extensive.
Option A, shrinks refers to becoming smaller in size or amount.
Option B, reduces refers to making smaller in amount or size.
Option C, diminishes refers to making less.
Option D, contracts refers to decreasing in size or amount.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'contracts' is the opposite of the word 'expands'.
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