SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

The smell of ________ (formerly) brewed coffee wafted through the air, beckoning him to start his day.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. subsequently.

Formerly means before the present time or in the past. Subsequently is the correct antonym as it means after something else.

Hence, the correct sentence is:- The smell of subsequently brewed coffee wafted through the air, beckoning him to start his day.