central
/ˈsentrəl/adjective
उच्चारण सेन्ट्रल
केंद्रीय, बीच का
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most important; main
मुख्य, प्रमुख
- the central idea of the poem
- The central character in the story is a poor weaver.
- Honesty is the central theme of the story.
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- Teachers play a central role in a child's growth.
- The central question is whether the plan is affordable.
Synonyms main chief principal key fundamental
Opposite minor secondary peripheral
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having power over a whole country, rather than parts of it
केंद्रीय (सरकार)
- the central government
- The central government announced a new scheme for rural roads.
- The central bank controls the supply of money.
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- State governments need funds from the central government.
- A central minister visited the flood-hit district.
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central + noun (attributive only)
'Central' normally comes before a noun; saying 'The bank is central' is possible but informal and means convenient location.
'Central' सामान्यतः noun से पहले आता है; 'The bank is central' कहना संभव है, पर अनौपचारिक है और सुविधाजनक स्थिति का अर्थ देता है।
- The central library is open till nine.
- Our flat is very central, so shops are close.
central to + noun/gerund
Use 'central to' for something that is essential to a matter. The preposition is 'to', not 'for' or 'in'.
किसी विषय के लिए अनिवार्य होने के अर्थ में 'central to' आता है; 'for' या 'in' नहीं।
- Trust is central to any friendship.
- Grammar is central to clear writing.
no comparative or superlative in the physical sense
A point is either in the centre or not, so 'more central' is used only for degree of importance or convenience.
कोई बिंदु या तो बीच में होता है या नहीं; 'more central' केवल महत्त्व या सुविधा की मात्रा के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है।
- Which station is more central, Howrah or Sealdah?
- Her role became more central to the plot.
Central + government/bank/board
With a capital letter, it forms the name of an Indian body such as the Central Government.
Capital letter के साथ यह भारतीय संस्थाओं के नाम जैसे Central Government का भाग बनता है।
- The Central Government announced a new scheme.
- The Reserve Bank acts as the central bank of India.
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central + noun
roleideafigurecharacterthemeissue
- Hope is the central theme of the poem.
central + place
stationsquarelibrarylocationpark
- The hotel stands in a central location.
central + body
bankgovernmentcommitteeofficeboard
- The central bank raised the interest rate.
central + science
nervous systemheatingprocessing unitaxis
- The brain is part of the central nervous system.
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- Rice is central to the diet of eastern India.
चावल पूर्वी भारत के आहार का केंद्र है।
- Radhika played a central role in the school fest.
राधिका ने विद्यालय के उत्सव में केंद्रीय भूमिका निभाई।
- The central character of the novel is a village teacher.
उपन्यास का मुख्य पात्र एक गाँव का शिक्षक है।
- The bus stand is in the central part of the town.
बस अड्डा कस्बे के बीच वाले भाग में है।
- Delhi is the seat of the Central Government.
दिल्ली केंद्र सरकार का मुख्यालय है।
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✗ Honesty is central for a good career.
✓ Honesty is central to a good career.
'Central' takes 'to' when it means essential to something.
'Essential' के अर्थ में 'central' के बाद 'to' आता है।
✗ The post office is at the central of the town.
✓ The post office is in the centre of the town.
'Central' is an adjective; the noun 'centre' is needed after 'the', with 'in'.
'Central' विशेषण है; 'the' के बाद noun 'centre' चाहिए और उसके साथ 'in' आता है।
✗ The Centre Government has launched a scheme.
✓ The Central Government has launched a scheme.
The adjective 'central' is needed before a noun; 'Centre' is a noun.
Noun से पहले विशेषण 'Central' चाहिए; 'Centre' तो संज्ञा है।
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General knowledge
Central Vista (New Delhi); the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF); the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of India.
Central Vista (नई दिल्ली); Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF); Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE); मध्य प्रदेश को भारत का हृदय कहा जाता है।