Opposite meanings can sometimes be the reverse, such as backwards and forwards.
In this series of 11-plus verbal reasoning quizzes, you have to find TWO words, one from each group, that are the most OPPOSITE in meaning. Choose the correct answer from the four choices available.
You are sure to be an expert at these quizzes now, so we've made them a little more interesting. If you get one wrong, make sure you read the helpful comment that appears - this explains the meanings of the words and why the answer is correct.
An example has been done for you. Enjoy Opposite Meaning Quiz 3!
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This is because fact and fiction are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Which shelf (fact or fiction) in the library would you place the following, a book about World War Two and Diary of Wimpy Kid?
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This is because create and destroy are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Paint and draw are RELATED words, but they are not the MOST opposite in meaning
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This is because shiny and dull are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. If something glitters it is not dark, so the two words are opposite in meaning, but they are not the MOST opposite in meaning
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This is because hazardous and safe are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Hazardous is another word for dangerous. Dangerous is opposite in meaning to safe
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This is because reluctant and willing are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Refuse and willing are opposite in ideas because if you refuse to do something you are not willing. However, reluctant and willing are MOST opposite in meaning
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This is because illegal and lawful are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Illegal only refers to something which is related to law. To do something which is illegal is not allowed, but you can do something you are not allowed to do which may also be legal
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This is because encourage and discourage are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. When 'dis' is used as a prefix it means 'not' or 'opposite'. Can you think of any other words that begin with 'dis'?
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This is because worthless and valuable are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. If something is worthless it is of no value, which is opposite in meaning to valuable
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This is because stationary and mobile are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. If something is mobile it moves or can be moved. This is opposite in meaning to stationary
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This is because thaw and freeze are opposites, while the other words have no direct opposite on offer. Thaw and freeze are both verbs. If something is in the freezer it will not thaw, but freezer is a noun
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