Select the ANTONYM of the given word. FINITE
2017
Select the ANTONYM of the given word.
FINITE
- A.
Limited
- B.
Deep
- C.
Endless
- D.
Wide
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Correct answer: C
Concept
An antonym is a word whose meaning is the opposite of another word. To find an antonym, fix the core meaning of the given word and look for the option that reverses it.
"Finite" means having limits or bounds — something that can be counted or measured and that comes to an end.
Applying it here
The opposite of "having limits / coming to an end" is "having no limits / never ending." Among the choices, the word that carries this meaning of being without bound is "Endless," which means infinite or limitless. So "Endless" is the antonym of "Finite."
Why the other choices do not fit
"Limited" — this is a synonym of "finite" (also means bounded/restricted), so it has the same sense, not the opposite.
"Deep" — refers to extent downward or intensity; it is unrelated to the idea of limit versus limitlessness.
"Wide" — refers to breadth or extent across; it too is unrelated to whether something has an end.
Cross-check: "finite" and "endless/infinite" are a standard antonym pair (finite ↔ infinite), confirming the choice.