Antonyms · Question 2 · Easy

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to EXPAND.

  1. Extend
  2. Contract
  3. Explode
  4. Expose
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. Contract

Explanation: To expand is to become larger; to contract is to become smaller.

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