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Find the word that is closest in meaning to Diminish.

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This bilingual Synonyms question tests whether the learner can identify Lessen as the closest contextual equivalent of Diminish. It develops meaning-based selection rather than superficial familiarity by comparing one accurate synonym with three plausible distractors. The explanation addresses central sense, part of speech, substitution and contextual limits, while the Hindi support clarifies the intended meaning. The verified lexical pair is Diminish and Lessen.

ALessen
BWarn
CCompress
DPretend
Correct Answer: LessenYour Answer: A

Explanation

The word Diminish and the word Lessen share the same central sense in the context tested by the question, although usage, tone and grammatical form should still be checked before substituting one for the other. A synonym is not required to be identical in every possible sentence; it must preserve the intended meaning in the relevant context. Here, replacing Diminish with Lessen keeps the core idea intact without reversing the tone or changing the action, quality or state expressed by the target word. The alternatives Warn, Compress and Pretend do not express the same central meaning as Diminish. If the sentence retains its essential meaning and grammatical structure, the synonym relationship is supported. Learners should revise Diminish together with Lessen, a brief usage cue and the contrasting distractors.

Important Notes

  • The central meaning of Diminish is preserved when Lessen replaces it in this context.
  • Check the part of speech of Diminish and Lessen before sentence substitution.
  • The options Warn, Compress, Pretend do not match the tested meaning of Diminish.
  • Revision pair for this item: Diminish — Lessen.

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What is the closest synonym of Diminish?

Lessen is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Lessen match Diminish?

It preserves the central contextual meaning and grammatical role tested in the item.

Can synonyms always replace each other?

No. Tone, collocation and context can limit substitution even when central meanings are close.

How should Diminish be revised?

Learn the pair Diminish — Lessen with a short example sentence and contrast it with the distractors.

What are Synonyms and why are they important for competitive exams?

Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. For example: Happy and Joyful are synonyms. Synonym questions are asked in English sections of SSC CGL, IBPS Bank PO, SBI PO, Railway NTPC, UPSC CSAT, and all state government exams. These questions test vocabulary. Format: A word is given and candidates choose the word with the most similar meaning from four options.

What are the commonly asked Synonym pairs in competitive exams?

Commonly asked Synonyms in SSC and Banking exams: Abate - Reduce, Belligerent - Aggressive, Candid - Frank/Honest, Dexterous - Skillful, Eminent - Distinguished/Notable, Fervent - Passionate, Garrulous - Talkative, Haughty - Arrogant, Impede - Obstruct/Hinder, Jovial - Cheerful/Merry, Kindle - Ignite/Arouse, Languid - Listless/Sluggish. Learning 10-15 new synonyms daily is highly recommended.

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