double-edged
/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/adjective
उच्चारण डबल एज्ड
दोधारी, जिसके अच्छे और बुरे दोनों असर हों
Core word
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[usually before noun]
having two possible effects, one good and one bad
दोधारी, जिसके अच्छे और बुरे दोनों असर हों
- Social media is a double-edged tool: it helps students learn but also wastes their time.
- Fame can be a double-edged sword for a young cricketer.
- Success can be double-edged, bringing both money and pressure.
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- The new rule is a double-edged measure that helps some students and harms others.
- Technology is double-edged: it saves time but can also cause distraction.
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[usually before noun]
(of a remark) having two meanings, one of which is unkind or critical
दो अर्थों वाला (एक आलोचनात्मक)
- His praise was double-edged, and she did not know whether to thank him.
- His double-edged compliment about her singing made her blush.
- She gave a double-edged smile and said it was brave of him to wear that.
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- The review was double-edged, praising the plot but mocking the acting.
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[only before noun]
(of a knife or blade) with a sharp cutting edge on each side
दोधारी (हथियार)
- The warrior carried a double-edged sword.
- The museum displays a double-edged dagger from the old kingdom.
- A double-edged blade can cut in both directions.
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- The hero held a double-edged sword in the play.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
a double-edged sword
A fixed phrase for something that has both good and bad results.
ऐसी चीज़ के लिए स्थिर वाक्यांश जिसके अच्छे और बुरे दोनों परिणाम हों।
- Social media is a double-edged sword for students.
double-edged + remark/compliment
A double-edged remark seems kind but carries a hidden criticism.
Double-edged टिप्पणी देखने में दयालु लगती है, पर उसमें छिपी आलोचना होती है।
- Her praise was double-edged: she called the paper surprisingly good.
double-edged (literal: blade)
A knife or sword with two sharp sides.
दोनों ओर से तेज़ धार वाला चाकू या तलवार।
- The museum displays a double-edged sword from the fort.
be double-edged
As a predicate, the adjective takes no complement and keeps the hyphen.
Predicate के रूप में विशेषण के बाद complement नहीं आता और hyphen बना रहता है।
- The decision to raise the price is double-edged.
double-edged vs two-edged
Both words mean having two effects, but double-edged is the usual form in English.
दोनों शब्दों का अर्थ दो प्रभावों वाला है, पर अंग्रेज़ी में double-edged ही प्रचलित रूप है।
- Success can be a double-edged experience.
+Collocations 5
double-edged + noun
swordremarkcomplimentweaponbladelaw
- Technology is a double-edged weapon.
adverb + double-edged
highlyclearlytrulysomewhatdeeply
- Competition in school is somewhat double-edged.
verb + double-edged
proveberemainbecomesound
- The offer proved double-edged.
double-edged + topic
technologyfamepowermoneyfreedom
- Fame is double-edged, because it brings admirers and critics.
double-edged + effect
double-edged effectdouble-edged outcomedouble-edged resultdouble-edged impact
- The tax change had a double-edged impact on traders.
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- The new rule is a double-edged sword for small shopkeepers.
यह नया नियम छोटे दुकानदारों के लिए दोधारी तलवार है।
- Her promotion was double-edged, since it meant moving far from her family.
उसकी पदोन्नति दोधारी थी, क्योंकि इसका अर्थ परिवार से दूर जाना था।
- He gave her a double-edged smile after her speech.
उसके भाषण के बाद उसने उसे दोहरे अर्थ वाली मुस्कान दी।
- Radhika knew that study apps were double-edged: helpful but distracting.
राधिका जानती थी कि पढ़ाई के apps दोधारी हैं: उपयोगी भी और ध्यान भटकाने वाले भी।
- Water is a double-edged gift in the monsoon: it feeds crops and floods villages.
मानसून में पानी दोधारी वरदान है: वह फसलों को पोषण देता है और गाँवों में बाढ़ भी लाता है।
- The proverb says that anger is a double-edged weapon.
कहावत है कि क्रोध दोधारी हथियार है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ Money is double-edged sword for him.
✓ Money is a double-edged sword for him.
A singular countable noun needs an article.
Singular countable noun के पहले article चाहिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Idiom: a double-edged sword means something that has both good and bad effects.
Idiom: a double-edged sword का अर्थ है ऐसी चीज़ जिसके अच्छे और बुरे दोनों प्रभाव हों।