Question

read the following thesaurus entry.

hamper

verb
definition: to block or prevent
synonyms: encumber, hinder, obstruct
antonyms: help, support

noun
definition: container for clothes or food
synonyms: basket, crate, bin

according to this thesaurus entry, the word \support\

is a synonym for the word \hamper.\
is the opposite of the word \hamper.\
is a definition for the word \hamper.\
is the part of speech for the word \hamper.\

Explanation:

Analyze the thesaurus entry for "hamper"

Under the verb entry for "hamper":

• Definition: to block or prevent
• Synonyms: encumber, hinder, obstruct
• Antonyms: help, support

Evaluate the relationship of "support" to "hamper"

The word "support" is listed directly under the "Antonyms" section for the verb "hamper." An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Match with the correct multiple-choice option

• Option 1: "is a synonym for the word 'hamper.'" (Incorrect, synonyms are encumber, hinder, obstruct)
• Option 2: "is the opposite of the word 'hamper.'" (Correct, antonyms represent opposite meanings)
• Option 3: "is a definition for the word 'hamper.'" (Incorrect, the definition is "to block or prevent")
• Option 4: "is the part of speech for the word 'hamper.'" (Incorrect, the parts of speech listed are verb and noun)

Answer:

• is a synonym for the word "hamper."
• is the opposite of the word "hamper." (Correct answer)
• is a definition for the word "hamper."
• is the part of speech for the word "hamper."