In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably

UdeajaChidimma

3 years ago

Snowball means to rise or increase so the opposite is fall or decrease

Richie_rich24

3 months ago

The correct answer is:
B. decreased
The word “snowballed” means to increase rapidly or grow bigger and bigger over time.
So, the opposite in meaning is “decreased”, which means reduced or become smaller.
Why others are wrong:
A. risen – same direction (increase)
C. frozen – means stopped, not the opposite of growth
D. grown – similar meaning to snowballed
Final Answer: B. decreased