Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
Radha stepped backward to avoid the incoming traffic.

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the given word is (a) Forward.
· Backward: Moving in the direction opposite to the usual or expected one; towards the rear. (Hindi: पीछे की ओर)
· Example: She took a backward step to avoid falling into the puddle.
· Forward: Moving in the direction that one is facing or towards a particular goal. (Hindi: आगे की ओर)
· Example: He took a step forward to address the audience confidently.
Synonyms of Backward: Reverse, Retrospective, Regressive, Inverted
Antonyms of Backward: Forward, Progressive, Onward, Advancing
Meanings of the other given options:
· Affront (b): An action or remark that causes outrage or offense. (Hindi: अपमान)
· Beside (c): Next to something. (Hindi: के बगल में)
· Behind (d): At the back of something. (Hindi: पीछे)