In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:

The house-wife was hard up before the end of each month

  • A upset
  • B penniless
  • C borrowing
  • D in no need
jamb 1987english-language

The correct answer is D. in no need

“hard up” means having very little money or being in financial difficulty.

Therefore, the opposite meaning would be having enough money or being in no financial trouble.

The option that best matches this meaning is D. in no need. 

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