emphasis
/ˈemfəsɪs/noun
उच्चारण एम्फ़सिस
ज़ोर, बल
Core word
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[C, U]
special importance that is given to something; the extra force given to a word or phrase when spoken, especially in order to show that it is important
ज़ोर, बल
- put emphasis on practice
- The school places great emphasis on reading habits.
- The course puts more emphasis on speaking than on grammar.
+ 3 more examples
- The speaker laid special emphasis on the need to save water.
- In the word 'important', the emphasis falls on the second syllable.
- There is too much emphasis on marks and too little on understanding.
Synonyms stress importance weight priority accent
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
emphasis on + noun / -ing
The usual preposition is 'on': put / place / lay emphasis on something. Never 'to' or 'about'.
सामान्य preposition 'on' है: put / place / lay emphasis on something। 'to' या 'about' नहीं।
- The school places great emphasis on discipline.
- The course lays emphasis on speaking.
uncountable; a(n) emphasis; emphases
Emphasis is normally uncountable. The plural is 'emphases' (pronounced /-siːz/), used when several different stresses are meant.
Emphasis सामान्यतः uncountable है। Plural 'emphases' (/-siːz/) तब आता है जब कई अलग बलों की बात हो।
- The two reports differ in emphasis.
- Each chapter has a different emphasis.
emphasis in speech and writing
In speech, emphasis means stress on a word; in writing, italics or capitals can show it.
बोलचाल में emphasis का अर्थ किसी शब्द पर बल देना है; लेखन में italics या capitals से इसे दिखाया जाता है।
- The emphasis falls on the second syllable.
- He said 'never' with emphasis.
with / for emphasis; shift in emphasis
'With emphasis' means strongly. 'For emphasis' means to make a point clear. A 'shift' or 'change' of emphasis means a new focus.
'With emphasis' का अर्थ ज़ोर देकर है। 'For emphasis' बात स्पष्ट करने के लिए है। 'Shift of emphasis' नया ध्यान-केंद्र बताता है।
- She repeated the word for emphasis.
- There has been a shift of emphasis from marks to skills.
+Collocations 4
verb + emphasis
placeputlaygiveaddshift
- The principal laid emphasis on punctuality.
adjective + emphasis
strongspecialgreatparticularheavyincreasing
- The syllabus places special emphasis on reading skills.
emphasis + on
on qualityon safetyon practiceon healthon discipline
- There is a growing emphasis on mental health.
preposition + emphasis
with emphasisfor emphasiswithout emphasisin emphasisof emphasis
- She underlined the word for emphasis.
“More examples 5
- The coach put great emphasis on fitness before the tournament.
प्रशिक्षक ने टूर्नामेंट से पहले फिटनेस पर बहुत बल दिया।
- In the word 'photograph', the emphasis falls on the first syllable.
'Photograph' शब्द में बल पहले syllable पर पड़ता है।
- The new policy marks a change of emphasis from theory to practice.
नई नीति सिद्धांत से व्यवहार की ओर ध्यान के बदलाव को दर्शाती है।
- He spoke with such emphasis that nobody doubted him.
उसने इतने ज़ोर से बात कही कि किसी ने उस पर संदेह नहीं किया।
- The editor added emphasis to the headline by using bold type.
संपादक ने bold अक्षरों का प्रयोग करके शीर्षक पर बल बढ़ाया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The syllabus puts emphasis about practical skills.
✓ The syllabus puts emphasis on practical skills.
The preposition with emphasis is 'on'.
Emphasis के साथ preposition 'on' आता है।
✗ He put much emphasises on speed.
✓ He put much emphasis on speed.
The noun is emphasis; 'emphasises' is the verb form.
Noun emphasis है; 'emphasises' verb रूप है।
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Emphasis on sth (noun) but emphasize sth (verb, no 'on': 'emphasize the point', not 'emphasize on').
Emphasis on sth (noun) पर emphasize sth (verb, बिना 'on': 'emphasize the point', 'emphasize on' नहीं)।