Which of the following pairs of words are most similar in meaning?

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  1. Bright - Dark
  2. Hard – Easy
  3. Buy - Sell
  4. Soft - Gentle

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Option 4 : Soft - Gentle
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Bright - Dark:

These words are antonyms (opposites in meaning). 'Bright' refers to having a lot of light, while 'dark' refers to having little or no light.

Hard – Easy:

These words are also antonyms. 'Hard' implies difficulty or firmness, while 'easy' implies simplicity or softness.

Buy - Sell:

These words are antonyms, 'Buy' means to acquire something in exchange for payment, and 'sell' means to give something in exchange for payment.

Soft - Gentle:

These words are synonyms or very closely related in meaning.

Soft: yielding to pressure; easily cut or molded. It can also describe a mild or gentle quality.

Gentle: having or showing a mild. It can also describe a light or mild touch.

Thus, 'Soft' and 'Gentle' are the pair of words most similar in meaning.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4".

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