all-round
/ˌɔːl ˈraʊnd/adjective
उच्चारण ऑल राउन्ड
हरफ़नमौला, बहुमुखी प्रतिभा वाला
Core word
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[only before noun]
having many different skills or abilities, especially in sport
हरफ़नमौला, बहुमुखी प्रतिभा वाला
- Radhika is an all-round student who does well in studies, sports and debates.
- He was the best all-round player in the tournament.
- The coach praised her as a fine all-round athlete.
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- Ravi is an all-round performer who bowls, bats and fields well.
- He won the prize for the best all-round student of the year.
Synonyms versatile multi-talented
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[only before noun]
including or affecting many different things or areas; general
चौतरफ़ा, सर्वांगीण, समग्र
- The school aims at the all-round development of every child.
- There has been an all-round improvement in sales.
- The school focuses on the all-round growth of its students.
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- A fall in prices gave all-round relief to families.
- The new rules brought all-round improvement in safety.
Synonyms comprehensive overall general
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
all-round + noun (skills, ability)
Before a noun it describes someone or something good in many areas.
Noun से पहले यह उसके लिए आता है जो कई क्षेत्रों में अच्छा हो।
- She is an all-round athlete.
- The school gives an all-round education.
all-round + development / improvement
It also describes growth or change that affects every area.
यह उस विकास या बदलाव को भी बताता है जो हर क्षेत्र को प्रभावित करे।
- The scheme aims at the all-round development of villages.
all-round (British) vs all-around (American)
British English prefers all-round; all-around is the American spelling.
British English में 'all-round' और American English में 'all-around' लिखा जाता है।
- He was the all-round winner of the sports day.
all-round is always hyphenated
Keep the hyphen when it comes before a noun.
Noun से पहले आने पर hyphen बनाए रखें।
- An all-round view of the valley opened up from the hill.
all-round in a phrase
The phrase 'all-round' can also describe weather or a view, meaning in all directions.
यह phrase मौसम या दृश्य के लिए भी आ सकता है, अर्थात् सभी दिशाओं में।
- The hilltop gives an all-round view.
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all-round + noun
performancedevelopmentabilityimprovementeducation
- The team gave an all-round performance.
all-round + person
playerathletestudententertainer
- Radhika was chosen as the all-round student of the year.
verb + all-round
beprovebecomeremain
- He proved an all-round success in the project.
all-round + view
viewvisionsupportexcellence
- The tower gives an all-round view of the city.
all-round + success
successstrengthqualityfitness
- Her all-round fitness helped her win the race.
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- Schools should focus on the all-round growth of every child.
विद्यालयों को हर बच्चे के सर्वांगीण विकास पर ध्यान देना चाहिए।
- Her all-round skills make her useful in every team.
उसकी बहुमुखी कुशलताएँ उसे हर टीम में उपयोगी बनाती हैं।
- It was an all-round bowling effort that won the match.
यह गेंदबाज़ी का सभी ओर से अच्छा प्रयास था जिसने मैच जिता दिया।
- He is an all-round sportsman, good at football and chess.
वह हर खेल में निपुण खिलाड़ी है, फुटबॉल और शतरंज दोनों में अच्छा।
- The fair brought all-round happiness to the village.
मेले ने गाँव में चारों ओर ख़ुशी बिखेर दी।
- The school hopes to give students all-round training in sport and art.
विद्यालय छात्रों को खेल और कला का सर्वांगीण प्रशिक्षण देना चाहता है।
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✗ She is all-round in studies.
✓ She is an all-round student.
All-round normally comes before a noun; it does not stand alone after be in this sense.
'All-round' सामान्यतः noun से पहले आता है; इस अर्थ में 'be' के बाद अकेला नहीं आता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All-round and versatile both describe many skills, but all-round suggests general excellence across areas.
'All-round' और 'versatile' दोनों कई कौशल बताते हैं, पर 'all-round' अनेक क्षेत्रों में समग्र उत्कृष्टता सूचित करता है।
Good in every area that matters.
हर महत्वपूर्ण क्षेत्र में अच्छा।
- He is an all-round performer.
Able to adapt easily to many different tasks or uses.
अनेक भिन्न कार्यों या उपयोगों के अनुसार आसानी से ढल जाने वाला।
- She is a versatile writer.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
versatile multi-talented comprehensive overall general
§Grammar and usage
Usage: an all-rounder is a cricket player who is good at both batting and bowling.
Usage: all-rounder वह cricket खिलाड़ी होता है जो batting और bowling दोनों में अच्छा हो।
British and American: British English uses all-round, while North American English uses all-around.
British English में all-round और North American English में all-around लिखा जाता है।