feature
/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/noun
उच्चारण फ़ीचर
विशेषता, लक्षण
Basic word
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[C]
something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
विशेषता, लक्षण
- the main features of the plan
- The long balcony is the best feature of the flat.
- Safety is a key feature of the new car.
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- A river is a common feature of the landscape here.
Synonyms characteristic quality attribute aspect trait
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[C, usually pl.]
a part of somebody's face such as their nose, mouth and eyes
नैन-नक्श
- sharp features
- She has delicate features and large dark eyes.
- His strong features made him easy to recognise.
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- The artist drew every feature of the face with care.
Synonyms face countenance looks lineaments
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[C] ~ (on sb/sth)
a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a special programme on television
विशेष लेख या कार्यक्रम
- a feature on rural schools
- The magazine ran a feature on women in science.
- I read a long feature about monsoon floods in Assam.
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- The channel is planning a special feature on yoga.
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[I, T] ~ (sb/sth) (as sb/sth)
to include a particular person or thing as a special feature; to have an important part in something
प्रमुखता से दिखाना; शामिल होना
- The film features new actors.
- The exhibition features paintings from across India.
- The team features two players who are still in school.
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- Her name did not feature in the final list.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
feature of + noun
A feature of something is an important or typical part of it; use of for the thing it belongs to.
किसी चीज़ का feature उसका महत्वपूर्ण या विशिष्ट भाग है; जिसका वह भाग है उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- Rivers are a feature of the landscape.
- Safety is a key feature of the car.
feature + object (verb)
As a verb, feature means to include somebody or something as an important part.
क्रिया के रूप में 'feature' का अर्थ है किसी को महत्वपूर्ण भाग के रूप में शामिल करना।
- The film features a famous cricketer.
- The exhibition features local artists.
feature in + noun
Feature in means to appear or have a part in something.
'Feature in' का अर्थ है किसी चीज़ में दिखाई देना या उसमें भूमिका होना।
- Her name does not feature in the list.
- Hindi poetry features prominently in the syllabus.
feature article / feature film
As a noun adjunct it names a long special article or a main full-length film.
Noun adjunct के रूप में यह लंबे विशेष लेख या मुख्य पूर्ण-लंबाई वाली फ़िल्म को बताता है।
- She wrote a feature article on millets.
- The feature film runs for two hours.
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adjective + feature
mainkeyspecialsafetyunique
- The key feature of the phone is its battery life.
verb + feature
includeofferboasthighlightadd
- The new app adds a dark-mode feature.
feature + noun
filmarticlestorywriterlength
- Radhika wrote a feature article for the college magazine.
physical feature
facialgeographicalnaturaldistinguishingstriking
- The Western Ghats are a striking geographical feature.
“More examples 5
- The most attractive feature of the library is its quiet reading room.
पुस्तकालय की सबसे आकर्षक विशेषता उसका शांत वाचन कक्ष है।
- A thick beard was Kabir's main facial feature.
घनी दाढ़ी कबीर की चेहरे की मुख्य विशेषता थी।
- The newspaper features a weekly column on exam tips.
अख़बार में परीक्षा सुझावों पर साप्ताहिक स्तंभ प्रकाशित होता है।
- The new bus features free Wi-Fi and charging points.
नई बस में मुफ़्त Wi-Fi और चार्जिंग पॉइंट हैं।
- Floods are a common feature of the monsoon in Assam.
असम में बाढ़ मानसून की आम विशेषता है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ This phone have many features.
✓ This phone has many features.
Phone is singular, so the verb is has.
'Phone' एकवचन है, इसलिए verb 'has' होगी।
✗ The film features in a famous actor.
✓ The film features a famous actor.
As a transitive verb, feature takes its object directly.
सकर्मक क्रिया के रूप में 'feature' object सीधे लेता है।
✗ Features of face are beautiful.
✓ Her facial features are beautiful.
Use the adjective facial and a possessive, not features of face.
'Features of face' की जगह adjective 'facial' और possessive शब्द का प्रयोग करें।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Feature, characteristic and quality all describe parts of a thing.
Feature, characteristic और quality तीनों किसी चीज़ के भागों का वर्णन करते हैं।
A noticeable part or detail, often one that can be added.
एक ध्यान देने योग्य भाग, जिसे प्रायः जोड़ा जा सकता है।
- A new feature in the app.
A typical quality that belongs to something by nature.
स्वभाव से किसी चीज़ का विशिष्ट गुण।
- A characteristic of mammals.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
fea·ture
?Which word?
Keep the quality words together: feature, characteristic, trait (a quality of a person's character), attribute (a quality that somebody has), hallmark (a feature typical of somebody or something).
गुण के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: feature, characteristic, trait (चरित्र का गुण), attribute (किसी का गुण), hallmark (किसी की विशिष्ट पहचान)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A key feature, salient features (the most important ones), a feature film (a full-length film), facial features.
Collocations: a key feature, salient features (सबसे महत्वपूर्ण), a feature film (पूर्ण-लंबाई फ़िल्म), facial features।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Exam: 'salient features of the Indian Constitution' is a common GK topic.
परीक्षा में 'salient features of the Indian Constitution' आम GK विषय है।