Antonyms — Choose the option that gives the opposite of ‘‘HOLLOW’’ (structure/material sense: empty cavity vs. solid mass).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Solid

Explanation:

Given data

  • Term: HOLLOW
  • Options: Filled; Solid; Strong; Substantial

Concept/ApproachAs an adjective for objects, ‘‘hollow’’ means having an empty space inside.The standard antonym is ‘‘solid’’—without internal cavities.

Step-by-step reasoningHollow (cavity inside) ↔ Solid (no cavity).‘‘Filled’’ is the opposite of ‘‘empty’’ rather than the structural adjective ‘‘hollow’’; an object can be hollow yet filled with something.‘‘Strong’’/‘‘Substantial’’ concern strength/amount, not internal voids.

Verification/AlternativeDictionary pairing often gives hollow–solid as canonical antonyms.

Common pitfallsChoosing ‘‘Filled’’ due to confusion with ‘‘empty’’; here the key is structural property.

Final AnswerSolid

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