Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank.
She ________ the target by an inch and lost the gold medal. [hit]
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. missed.
Given word: Hit
Meaning: To strike or reach a target successfully.
Example: He hit the bullseye on his first try.
Antonym: Missed
Meaning: To fail to hit, reach, or catch something.
Example: She missed the train by just a minute.
Meaning of the other words:
Touched: To make contact with something.
Bashed: To strike something with great force.
Cleaned: To make something free from dirt or mess.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.