Question

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Seldom

• A. Rarely
• B. Hardly
• C. Often
• D. Never

Answer 1

The correct option is C Often

'Seldom' is an adverb which means 'rarely, not often or infrequently'. Option C- 'Often' is an adverb which means 'frequently, usually, generally', which is opposite of the given word 'Seldom'.

Option A - 'Rarely' is an adverb which means 'seldom, hardly or scarcely', Option B - 'Hardly' is an adverb which means 'scarcely, barely or slightly', Option D - 'Never' is an adverb which means 'not at all or not even once'.

Therefore, as per the meanings, Options A and B convey the same meaning as of the given word 'Seldom' and Option D also conveys almost the same or similar meaning as the given word. Option C conveys the opposite meaning of 'Seldom'. Thus, the appropriate antonym of 'Seldom' is C - Often.