Free MCQs for FPSC, NTS, PPSC, PMS, CSS & All Pakistan Exams 2026

Antonym of WEAN is _______?

A. Attach
B. Detach
C. Discourage
D. Halt

 

Explanation:

The word wean means to gradually separate someone (especially a child or baby) from dependence on something, like mother’s milk or a habit.

In simple words: to reduce dependence and separate slowly.

The opposite of wean is attach, which means to connect, bond, or make dependent on something.

So, Attach is the correct antonym of Wean.

Real-Life Example

Imagine a baby and its mother:

  • The baby is slowly stopped from breastfeeding → this is weaning.
  • The baby is closely bonded and dependent on the mother → this is attachment.

Separate from dependence = Wean
Create dependence/bond = Attach

Main Points for Exams
  • Wean means to separate someone from dependence.
  • It is commonly used for children, habits, or addictions.
  • Attach means to connect or bond.
  • Detach is similar to wean, not opposite.
  • Therefore, Attach is the correct antonym of Wean.
  • This type of vocabulary question is common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL, and other competitive exams.
Quick Memory Trick

🍼 Wean = Break Dependence
❤️ Attach = Create Dependence

Separate ↔ Connect
Wean ↔ Attach ✔️

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