Select the antonym of “obsolete”:

Correct answer: Contemporary. Obsolete means no longer used because it is out of date, so “contemporary” (modern) is the opposite.

Background: Floppy disks are an example of obsolete technology.

• Old: “Old” is similar in meaning to obsolete.
• Extinct: “Extinct” means no longer existing, similar to obsolete.
• Outdated: “Outdated” is a synonym of obsolete.

Did you know? “Contemporary” means belonging to the present time.

Memory trick: Obsolete ↔ contemporary.