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]

Correct option is C

The correct antonym of the word "hit" is (c) missed.
Hit: To strike or successfully reach a target (Hindi: मारना या निशाना लगाना).
Example: He hit the bullseye with precision.
Missed: To fail to reach or achieve a target (Hindi: चूकना).
Example: She missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.
Synonyms of Hit: strike, impact, knock, punch.
Antonyms of Hit: miss, fail, overlook, avoid.
Meanings of Other Options:
· Option (a) touched: To lightly come in contact with (Hindi: छूना).
· Option (b) bashed: To hit hard (Hindi: प्रहार करना).
· Option (d) cleaned: To remove dirt or impurities (Hindi: साफ करना).