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Choose the correct antonym of ‘expand’.

1. Stretch
2. Contract
3. Increase
4. Grow

Correct answer: Contract

Solution

‘Expand’ means to become larger or wider. ‘Contract’ is its opposite, meaning to become smaller or narrower.

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