demon
/ˈdiːmən/noun
उच्चारण डीमन
राक्षस; भय
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an evil spirit; something that causes a person to worry and makes them unhappy; a person who does something very well or with a lot of energy
राक्षस; भय
- face your demons
- He still fights the demons of self-doubt before every interview.
- In the story, the hero fights a terrible demon.
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- She finally conquered the demon of stage fright.
- He is a demon on the cricket field and a fine bowler.
- They believed a demon lived in the old well.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
demon (countable): an evil spirit
A demon is an evil being in myth and religion; the plural is demons.
'Demon' मिथक और धर्म में दुष्ट प्राणी है; plural 'demons' है।
- The story tells of a demon who ruled the forest.
- Ravana was a demon king.
demon (figurative): a worry or habit
Figuratively, a demon is something that troubles you, such as fear, addiction or doubt.
लाक्षणिक रूप में 'demon' वह है जो आपको परेशान करे, जैसे भय, लत या संदेह।
- He is fighting the demon of drink.
- Radhika faced the demons of self-doubt.
demon + at + sth (informal)
Informally, a demon at something is a person who is very skilled or energetic at it.
अनौपचारिक रूप में 'demon at something' उस काम में बहुत कुशल या ऊर्जावान व्यक्ति है।
- He is a demon at chess.
- She is a demon bowler.
demon + noun
As a modifier, demon means very fast or fierce: a demon bowler, a demon cook.
Modifier के रूप में 'demon' का अर्थ बहुत तेज़ या उग्र है: a demon bowler, a demon cook।
- The team has a demon fast bowler.
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adjective + demon
evilinnerpersonaloldfearsome
- She fought her inner demons before the interview.
verb + demon
fightdefeatexorcisefaceslay
- In the epic, the hero slays the demon.
demon + of
of fearof doubtof addictionof jealousyof failure
- He battled the demon of failure.
demon king / demon bowler
demon kingdemon bowlerdemon driverdemon cook
- The demon bowler took five wickets.
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- The festival of Dussehra celebrates the defeat of the demon king Ravana.
दशहरा का पर्व दैत्यराज रावण की पराजय का उत्सव है।
- Fear of exams is a demon many students must fight.
परीक्षा का भय एक राक्षस है जिससे कई विद्यार्थियों को लड़ना पड़ता है।
- Her brother is a demon on the cricket field.
उसका भाई क्रिकेट के मैदान में बहुत तेज़ और फुर्तीला है।
- The old tale speaks of a demon who lived in the well.
पुरानी कथा में कुएँ में रहने वाले एक राक्षस का वर्णन है।
- He drove like a demon to catch the train.
वह ट्रेन पकड़ने के लिए बहुत तेज़ गाड़ी चला रहा था।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The demons of the story is dangerous.
✓ The demons of the story are dangerous.
The subject 'demons' is plural, so the verb is are.
Subject 'demons' plural है, इसलिए verb 'are' होगी।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Demon, devil and ghost are often confused.
Demon, devil और ghost में प्रायः भ्रम होता है।
An evil spirit, or in a figure of speech a troubling force.
दुष्ट आत्मा, या लाक्षणिक रूप में परेशान करने वाली शक्ति।
- The demon was defeated.
The chief evil being in some religions; also informal for a mischievous person.
कुछ धर्मों में प्रमुख दुष्ट सत्ता; अनौपचारिक रूप में शरारती व्यक्ति।
- The little devil hid my shoes.
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§Grammar and usage
Usage: face your demons (confront your fears).
प्रयोग में face your demons (अपने भय का सामना करना)।