Question

Find out a word which is nearest in meaning to the word given in capitals: NOUGHT

• A. present
• B. exist
• C. nil
• D. available

Hint:

In British English and sports, nil is used (e.g., 2-0 is "two-nil"). In American English, nothing or zero is more common. Nought is commonly used in "Noughts and Crosses" (Tic-Tac-Toe).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: This question shifts from antonyms to synonyms (nearest in meaning). The word Nought is an archaic or mathematical term used to represent a specific numerical value or the concept of "nothingness."

Step 1: Defining "NOUGHT".
Nought (also spelled naught) literally means the digit zero (0). In a more abstract sense, it means "nothing" or "non-existence." If your efforts come to "nought," it means they resulted in nothing.

Step 2: Matching the definition to the options.

• Present: Means existing or being here (Opposite of nothing).
• Exist: A verb meaning to have objective reality (Opposite of nothing).
• Available: Means able to be used or obtained.

Step 3: Selecting "NIL".
The word "nil" is used especially in the context of scores in games or to describe a quantity of nothing. It is the most direct synonym for nought among the choices provided. Final Answer: Option C