decisively
/dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/adverb
उच्चारण डिसाइसिव्ली
निर्णायक रूप से, पूरी तरह से
Core word
- 1
in a way that has a very great effect on the result of something, so that the result is clear and certain
निर्णायक रूप से, पूरी तरह से
- India decisively won the final by eight wickets.
- The proposal was decisively rejected by the voters.
- The ruling party won the election decisively.
+ 2 more examples
- The champions decisively beat their rivals in the semi-final.
- The evidence decisively proved that the signature was forged.
Synonyms conclusively convincingly comprehensively
Opposite narrowly
- 2
in a way that shows the ability to decide something quickly and with confidence
दृढ़ता से, तुरंत और आत्मविश्वास के साथ (निर्णय लेते हुए)
- Radhika acted decisively when the fire broke out and led everyone outside.
- The government must act decisively to control prices.
- The captain acted decisively and changed the bowler at once.
+ 2 more examples
- You must answer decisively in an interview and not hesitate.
- The manager decisively cancelled the trip when the storm warning came.
Synonyms firmly resolutely purposefully
Opposite hesitantly indecisively weakly
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
act / move / respond decisively
Decisively follows verbs of action to show firm, quick and confident behaviour.
'Decisively' क्रियाओं के बाद आकर दृढ़, तेज़ और आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण व्यवहार को दिखाता है।
- The principal acted decisively to stop the fight.
- The government responded decisively to the crisis.
win / defeat / reject decisively
With verbs of result, decisively shows a large and clear margin, so that nobody doubts the outcome.
परिणाम बताने वाली क्रियाओं के साथ 'decisively' बड़े और स्पष्ट अंतर को दिखाता है, जिससे परिणाम पर संदेह न रहे।
- India decisively defeated the visitors.
- The voters rejected the proposal decisively.
decisively + adjective / participle
It can modify a participle or an adjective to mean in a way that settles the matter.
यह participle या विशेषण को modify कर सकता है और मामले को सुलझा देने वाले ढंग का अर्थ देता है।
- The argument was decisively settled by the court.
- The election was decisively won by the alliance.
decisively vs. decisive
Decisive is the adjective before a noun; decisively is the adverb that modifies a verb.
'Decisive' संज्ञा से पहले का विशेषण है; 'decisively' क्रियाविशेषण है जो क्रिया को modify करता है।
- It was a decisive victory.
- India won decisively.
+Collocations 4
decisively + verb
windefeatrejectactintervene
- The home team decisively defeated their rivals in the final.
verb + decisively
respondmoveanswersettletilt
- The captain's century tilted the match decisively.
adverb phrase
more decisivelyvery decisivelyquickly and decisivelyfirmly and decisivelyso decisively
- The police acted quickly and decisively to control the crowd.
context
in an electionin a matchin a crisisin courtin an emergency
- The party won decisively in the state election.
“More examples 5
- Radhika decisively refused the offer and went back to her books.
राधिका ने दृढ़ता से प्रस्ताव ठुकरा दिया और अपनी पुस्तकों में लौट गई।
- The Supreme Court decisively settled the dispute over the land.
सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने ज़मीन के विवाद को निर्णायक रूप से सुलझा दिया।
- The Indian team beat Australia decisively in the second Test.
भारतीय टीम ने दूसरे टेस्ट में ऑस्ट्रेलिया को निर्णायक रूप से हराया।
- The doctor acted decisively and saved the patient's life.
डॉक्टर ने तुरंत और दृढ़ता से कदम उठाया और मरीज़ की जान बचाई।
- The students voted decisively in favour of the library hours being extended.
विद्यार्थियों ने पुस्तकालय का समय बढ़ाने के पक्ष में भारी बहुमत से मत दिया।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ India won the match decisive.
✓ India won the match decisively.
A verb is modified by an adverb, so use decisively, not decisive.
क्रिया की विशेषता क्रियाविशेषण बताता है, इसलिए 'decisively' आता है, 'decisive' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all describe firm action or a clear result, but they stress different qualities.
ये क्रियाविशेषण दृढ़ कार्रवाई या स्पष्ट परिणाम बताते हैं, पर अलग-अलग गुणों पर बल देते हैं।
In a way that settles the matter or shows quick, confident decision.
ऐसे ढंग से कि मामला तय हो जाए, या शीघ्र और आत्मविश्वासपूर्ण निर्णय दिखे।
- She acted decisively.
In a strong and steady way, without changing your mind.
मज़बूत और स्थिर ढंग से, बिना राय बदले।
- He firmly refused the bribe.
In a way that proves something fully, leaving no doubt.
ऐसे ढंग से कि कोई बात पूरी तरह सिद्ध हो जाए और संदेह न रहे।
- The tests proved conclusively that the water was safe.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
conclusively convincingly comprehensively firmly resolutely purposefully
Antonyms
narrowly hesitantly indecisively weakly
?Which word?
Do not confuse decisive (having a clear result, or able to decide quickly) and decided (clear and definite, as in 'a decided improvement').
Decisive (जिसका परिणाम स्पष्ट हो, या जो जल्दी निर्णय ले सके) और decided (स्पष्ट और निश्चित, जैसे 'a decided improvement') में भ्रमित न हों।