Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
SUBSEQUENT
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Consecutive.
1. Subsequent: Coming after something in time; following.
- Synonyms: Succeeding, successive etc.
- Antonyms: Previous, prior etc.
2. Consecutive: Following each other continuously.
- Synonyms: Successive, succeeding etc.
- Antonyms: Separate
3. Preceding: Coming before something in order, position, or time.
4. Antecedent: A thing that existed before or logically precedes another.
5. Prior: Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
- Synonyms: Earlier, previous etc.
- Antonyms: Later, subsequent etc.
Since 'consecutive' provides the same meaning as 'subsequent', the chosen option is correct.