encore
/ˈɒŋkɔː(r)/noun, exclamation
उच्चारण ऑंकॉर
फिर से!
Core word
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an extra short performance given at the end of a concert because the audience has asked for it; used by an audience to call for more
फिर से!
- The crowd shouted 'Encore!'
- After the last song, the audience clapped until the singer returned for an encore.
- The band played two encores before leaving the stage.
+ 2 more examples
- The audience shouted for an encore, but the singer was tired.
- Her violin solo was so good that she had to give an encore.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
encore (noun): give / play an encore
An encore is an extra performance after the main show. The usual verbs are give, play, perform and sing.
Encore मुख्य कार्यक्रम के बाद दी जाने वाली अतिरिक्त प्रस्तुति है। आम क्रियाएँ give, play, perform और sing हैं।
- The singer gave two encores.
- The band played an encore after the final song.
as an encore / for an encore
Use 'as an encore' or 'for an encore' for the extra piece. 'In encore' is not used.
अतिरिक्त प्रस्तुति के लिए 'as an encore' या 'for an encore' आता है। 'In encore' नहीं।
- For an encore, she sang a folk song.
- The pianist played Mozart as an encore.
Encore! (exclamation)
The audience shouts 'Encore!' to ask for more. It is a French word, said in English as /ˈɒŋkɔː/.
दर्शक और माँगने के लिए 'Encore!' चिल्लाते हैं। यह फ्रेंच शब्द है, जिसे English में /ˈɒŋkɔː/ बोलते हैं।
- The crowd shouted 'Encore!' for ten minutes.
- 'Encore, encore!' cried the audience.
encore (verb) and figurative use
As a verb it means to call for an encore. Informally, 'an encore' also means a repeat of a success: an encore of last year's win.
Verb के रूप में इसका अर्थ encore की माँग करना है। अनौपचारिक रूप में 'an encore' का अर्थ किसी सफलता को दोहराना भी है।
- The audience encored the singer thrice.
- The team hoped for an encore of last year's victory.
+Collocations 5
verb + encore
giveplayperformdemandcall forrefuse
- The audience called for an encore with loud applause.
adjective + encore
rousingsurprisesecondfinaldoubleunplanned
- The violinist gave a rousing encore.
encore + noun
performancesongpieceshownumber
- The encore song was the crowd's favourite.
preposition + encore
as an encorefor an encoreafter the encorebefore the encorewithout an encore
- The concert ended without an encore.
encore + verb
delightthrillsurpriseendplease
- The surprise encore delighted the fans waiting outside the hall.
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- The audience clapped until the singer returned for an encore.
श्रोता तब तक ताली बजाते रहे जब तक गायक encore के लिए लौट नहीं आया।
- Radhika played a short tune on the flute as an encore.
राधिका ने encore के रूप में बाँसुरी पर एक छोटी धुन बजाई।
- The concert in Pune ended with a rousing encore.
पुणे का संगीत समारोह एक ज़ोरदार encore के साथ समाप्त हुआ।
- There was no time for an encore, since the hall had to be vacated.
Encore के लिए समय नहीं था, क्योंकि हॉल खाली करना था।
- The dancer was called back twice for an encore.
नर्तकी को encore के लिए दो बार वापस बुलाया गया।
- The hall was silent for a moment, and then the crowd began to chant for an encore.
हॉल क्षण भर शांत रहा, फिर भीड़ encore के लिए नारे लगाने लगी।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ She sang a song in encore.
✓ She sang a song as an encore.
Use 'as an encore', not 'in encore'.
'As an encore' का प्रयोग करें, 'in encore' का नहीं।
§Grammar and usage
Encore /ˈɒŋkɔː/ (from French, meaning 'again').
Encore /ˈɒŋkɔː/ (French से, अर्थ 'फिर से')।