define
/dɪˈfaɪn/verb
उच्चारण डिफ़ाइन
परिभाषित करना
Core word
- 1
[T]
to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is; to describe or show something accurately
परिभाषित करना
- Define 'democracy'.
- Can anyone define the word 'resilience' in one clear sentence?
- Can you define the term 'inflation' in your own words?
+ 3 more examples
- The dictionary defines a hero as a person admired for brave deeds.
- It is hard to define exactly what makes a song popular.
- The law clearly defines the rights of every citizen.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
define + sth (+ as + noun)
Define takes the word or idea as its object; as introduces the meaning.
'Define' के बाद शब्द या विचार object होता है; 'as' के बाद अर्थ आता है।
- How do you define success?
- The law defines a minor as a person under eighteen.
define + wh-clause
Use a wh-clause to say what must be made clear.
जो बात स्पष्ट करनी हो, उसके लिए wh-clause आता है।
- First define what you mean by 'fair'.
be defined by + noun
The passive with by shows what gives a thing its character.
By के साथ passive बताता है कि किसी वस्तु की पहचान किस चीज़ से बनती है।
- A person is defined by his actions.
define + boundary / role / term
Define also means to fix limits, tasks or terms precisely.
'Define' का अर्थ सीमाओं, कार्यों या शर्तों को सटीक रूप से तय करना भी है।
- The rules define the duties of each member.
- The river defines the border.
+Collocations 4
define + noun
a worda terma rolea goala problem
- The examiner asked us to define the term 'inflation'.
adverb + define
clearlypreciselynarrowlybroadlylegally
- Define your aims clearly before you start.
define + as
as a dutyas a crimeas an adultas a failureas a right
- The Act defines theft as a crime.
well- / ill- defined
well-definedill-definedclearly definednarrowly definedlegally defined
- The task was well defined, so we finished early.
“More examples 5
- Radhika defined each key word before writing her essay.
राधिका ने निबंध लिखने से पहले प्रत्येक मुख्य शब्द को परिभाषित किया।
- The Constitution defines the powers of the President.
संविधान राष्ट्रपति की शक्तियों को परिभाषित करता है।
- The photograph shows the edge of the hill sharply defined against the sky.
छायाचित्र में पहाड़ी का किनारा आकाश के सामने स्पष्ट उभरा हुआ दिखता है।
- Different people define happiness differently.
अलग-अलग लोग सुख की परिभाषा अलग-अलग करते हैं।
- The exercise will help you define your strengths.
यह अभ्यास आपको अपनी ताक़त पहचानने में मदद करेगा।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Define about the word 'honest'.
✓ Define the word 'honest'.
Define is transitive and takes no preposition.
'Define' सकर्मक क्रिया है और इसके बाद preposition नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Define, describe and explain all give information, but with different aims.
Define, describe और explain तीनों जानकारी देते हैं, पर उद्देश्य अलग हैं।
To state the exact meaning or limits of something.
किसी चीज़ का सटीक अर्थ या सीमाएँ बताना।
- Define the word 'noun'.
To make something clear and easy to understand.
किसी चीज़ को स्पष्ट और सरल बनाना।
- Explain how rain forms.
◇Word family
?Which word?
Keep apart definite (clear and certain) and definitive (final and authoritative: 'the definitive answer'); spelling: definitely (not 'definately').
Definite (स्पष्ट और निश्चित) और definitive (अंतिम और प्रामाणिक: 'the definitive answer') को अलग रखिए; spelling में definitely ('definately' नहीं)।