classic
/ˈklæsɪk/adjective
उच्चारण क्लैसिक
उत्कृष्ट, श्रेष्ठ, कालजयी
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[usually before noun]
accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind
उत्कृष्ट, श्रेष्ठ, कालजयी
- a classic film
- Premchand's classic novel Godaan
- Mughal-e-Azam is regarded as a classic film.
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- This is a classic work on Indian history.
- He wears a classic white shirt and dark trousers.
Synonyms outstanding definitive exemplary timeless masterly
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with all the features you would expect to find; very typical
विशिष्ट, आदर्श उदाहरण
- a classic example of bad planning
- That is a classic case of too many cooks.
- That was a classic example of poor teamwork.
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- The cold and cough are classic symptoms of the flu.
- It is a classic mistake to leave revision until the last night.
Synonyms typical archetypal standard characteristic model
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a book, film or song that is well known and considered to be of very high quality
श्रेष्ठ कृति, क्लासिक
- Godaan is a classic of Hindi literature.
- Pather Panchali is a classic of Indian cinema.
- The radio played a classic from the 1960s.
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- Many students read this classic of English literature for the course.
- The old comedy is now considered a classic.
Synonyms masterpiece masterwork great work
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
classic + noun (adjective)
Before a noun, classic means of the highest quality or a perfect example of its type.
Noun से पहले 'classic' का अर्थ सर्वोत्तम गुणवत्ता का या अपने प्रकार का आदर्श उदाहरण है।
- Godaan is a classic novel of Hindi literature.
- It was a classic case of nervousness before an interview.
a classic (countable noun)
As a noun, a classic is a work or thing of lasting quality; it takes a or the.
Noun के रूप में 'a classic' स्थायी गुणवत्ता वाली कृति या वस्तु है; इसके साथ 'a' या 'the' आता है।
- Mughal-e-Azam is a classic of Indian cinema.
classic vs classical
Classic means of the best quality; classical refers to ancient Greek and Roman culture or to traditional forms, such as classical music or dance.
'Classic' का अर्थ उत्कृष्ट है; 'classical' प्राचीन यूनानी और रोमन संस्कृति या पारंपरिक रूपों, जैसे शास्त्रीय संगीत या नृत्य, के लिए आता है।
- She learns classical dance, and she loves classic films.
a classic example of sth
Use of to name the quality or situation that the example shows.
उदाहरण जिस गुण या स्थिति को दिखाता है, उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- This is a classic example of poor planning.
classics (plural) / the Classics
The Classics means the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature; classics in lower case means famous books.
'The Classics' का अर्थ प्राचीन यूनानी और लातिनी साहित्य का अध्ययन है; छोटे अक्षर में 'classics' प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें हैं।
- He reads the classics during the holidays.
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adjective + classic
timelessall-timemoderntrueinstant
- The film became an instant classic.
classic + noun
carfilmnovelstylemistake
- Forgetting the question number is a classic mistake.
classic + example / case
examplecasesymptomsignillustration
- Fever and cough are classic symptoms of flu.
verb + classic
readbecomeremainrewriteadapt
- The novel remains a classic after fifty years.
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- The cricket match was a classic, decided on the last ball.
वह क्रिकेट मैच एक श्रेष्ठ मुक़ाबला था, जिसका फ़ैसला आख़िरी गेंद पर हुआ।
- She wore a classic white kurta with a blue dupatta.
उसने नीले दुपट्टे के साथ एक सदाबहार सफ़ेद कुर्ता पहना था।
- Many students find reading a classic novel useful for vocabulary.
कई विद्यार्थियों को शब्दावली के लिए कोई क्लासिक उपन्यास पढ़ना उपयोगी लगता है।
- Radhika's old Ambassador is a classic car that draws a crowd.
राधिका की पुरानी एंबेसडर एक क्लासिक कार है जो भीड़ खींच लेती है।
- That was a classic case of too many cooks spoiling the dish.
वह इस कहावत का आदर्श उदाहरण था कि बहुत अधिक रसोइए व्यंजन बिगाड़ देते हैं।
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✗ She sings classic songs on the stage.
✓ She sings classical songs on the stage.
For traditional art forms such as music, dance and songs, use classical, not classic.
संगीत, नृत्य और गीतों जैसी पारंपरिक कलाओं के लिए 'classical' आता है, 'classic' नहीं।
✗ Godaan is the classic of Premchand.
✓ Godaan is a classic by Premchand.
One work among his many classics needs a, and the author takes by.
उनकी कई श्रेष्ठ कृतियों में से एक के लिए 'a' चाहिए, और लेखक के लिए 'by' आता है।
✗ These are all classic book of Hindi literature.
✓ These are all classic books of Hindi literature.
After all, the noun must be plural.
'All' के बाद noun plural होना चाहिए।
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These two look alike but point to very different ideas: quality versus tradition.
ये दोनों शब्द एक जैसे दिखते हैं, पर अलग विचार बताते हैं: एक गुणवत्ता का, दूसरा परंपरा का।
Of the highest quality, or a typical, perfect example.
सर्वोत्तम गुणवत्ता का, या एक विशिष्ट आदर्श उदाहरण।
- It was a classic film that people still watch.
Connected with ancient Greece and Rome, or with a traditional, formal style.
प्राचीन यूनान और रोम से, या पारंपरिक औपचारिक शैली से जुड़ा।
- She is trained in classical music.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
outstanding definitive exemplary timeless masterly typical archetypal standard characteristic model masterpiece masterwork great work
Antonyms
AaSpelling
clas·sic
?Which word?
classic or classical?
Classic means of very high quality, or very typical: 'a classic film', 'a classic mistake'. Classical means connected with ancient Greece and Rome, or traditional and serious in style: 'classical music', 'classical dance', 'classical languages' (Sanskrit, Tamil).
Classic का अर्थ 'बहुत उच्च गुणवत्ता का' या 'बहुत विशिष्ट' है: 'a classic film', 'a classic mistake'। Classical का अर्थ 'प्राचीन यूनान और रोम से संबंधित', या 'पारंपरिक और गंभीर शैली का' है: 'classical music', 'classical dance', 'classical languages' (संस्कृत, तमिल)।
The classic/classical pair is a regular usage item.
Classic और classical की जोड़ी नियमित usage item है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A classic case, a classic example, a timeless classic.
Collocations: a classic case (बिल्कुल सटीक उदाहरण), a classic example (आदर्श उदाहरण), a timeless classic (ऐसी श्रेष्ठ कृति जो हर युग में सराही जाए)।
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General knowledge
India's classical languages are Tamil (first, 2004), Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia, with Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali added in 2024.
भारत की शास्त्रीय भाषाएँ तमिल (पहली, 2004), संस्कृत, तेलुगु, कन्नड़, मलयालम और ओड़िया हैं, और 2024 में मराठी, पाली, प्राकृत, असमिया और बांग्ला जोड़ी गईं।