In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From...
ENGLISH
WAEC 2007
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
By working hard, Benjaminoutshone his elder brother instead of being...............
- A. overshadowed
- B. defeated
- C. demoted
- D. submerged
Correct Answer: A. overshadowed
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To outshine someone means to achieve success to the extent of leaving the other person unattended to or unnoticed ,being overshadowed is however the exact opposite of this word and so is the answer