fresher
/ˈfreʃə/noun
उच्चारण फ़्रेश
नया छात्र, फ़्रेशर (प्रथम वर्ष का छात्र)
Core word
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[C] British, informal
a student in the first year at college or university
नया छात्र, फ़्रेशर (प्रथम वर्ष का छात्र)
- The seniors organised a welcome party for the freshers.
- As a fresher, Radhika joined the debating society.
- The freshers were nervous on their first day of college.
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- Seniors help the freshers find their classrooms.
- A fresher's party is held every August in our hostel.
Synonyms first-year newcomer
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[C] Indian English
a person who has just finished studying and is looking for or starting a first job
नौसिखिया कर्मचारी, फ़्रेशर (बिना अनुभव वाला)
- The company is hiring freshers for its Pune office.
- Freshers with good communication skills are in demand.
- The company trains freshers for three months before giving them projects.
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- As a fresher, Neha did not expect a high salary.
- Many freshers apply for jobs through campus placements.
Opposite veteran
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a fresher at + college / university
In India and Britain, a fresher is a first-year student.
भारत और ब्रिटेन में fresher पहले वर्ष का विद्यार्थी होता है।
- Radhika is a fresher at Delhi University.
- Freshers must attend the induction programme.
fresher (jobs) = recent graduate
In Indian English, a fresher is also a person who has just finished studying and is seeking a first job.
भारतीय अंग्रेज़ी में fresher वह व्यक्ति भी है जिसने पढ़ाई अभी पूरी की है और पहली नौकरी की तलाश में है।
- The company is hiring freshers for the training programme.
- As a fresher, she accepted a modest salary.
freshers' week / freshers' party
These compounds use the possessive plural 'freshers''.
इन compound शब्दों में possessive plural 'freshers'' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The freshers' party was held in the college auditorium.
- Freshers' week begins on Monday.
fresher vs. fresher (comparative of fresh)
Do not confuse the noun 'fresher' with the comparative 'fresher' of the adjective 'fresh'.
संज्ञा 'fresher' को विशेषण 'fresh' के comparative 'fresher' से भ्रमित न करें।
- This bread is fresher than yesterday's.
fresher + year / batch
Indian colleges talk of the 'fresher batch' to mean first-year students joining together.
भारतीय कॉलेज 'fresher batch' का प्रयोग साथ जुड़ने वाले पहले वर्ष के विद्यार्थियों के लिए करते हैं।
- The fresher batch of 2025 begins classes on Monday.
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fresher + noun
partyweekbatchrecruitmentsalarydrive
- The college organised a freshers' party for the new batch.
verb + freshers
hirewelcometrainrecruitragging
- The IT company hires freshers every year.
adjective + fresher
youngbrightfirst-yearnewkeen
- A keen fresher asked many questions.
fresher + job words
resumeinterviewsalaryinternshipwalk-in
- She prepared her fresher resume for the walk-in interview.
fresher + job phrase
fresher jobfresher openingfresher hiringfresher training
- The portal lists many fresher openings for graduates.
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- Many companies prefer freshers because they are eager to learn.
कई कंपनियाँ freshers को पसंद करती हैं क्योंकि वे सीखने को उत्सुक होते हैं।
- The seniors welcomed the freshers with sweets and flowers.
वरिष्ठ विद्यार्थियों ने freshers का मिठाइयों और फूलों से स्वागत किया।
- As a fresher, Radhika found the college library very big.
fresher के रूप में राधिका को कॉलेज का पुस्तकालय बहुत बड़ा लगा।
- The bank announced a recruitment drive for freshers.
बैंक ने freshers के लिए भर्ती अभियान की घोषणा की।
- The principal told the freshers about the rules of the hostel.
प्राचार्य ने freshers को छात्रावास के नियम बताए।
- The company offers a fresher a short training period before the first project.
कंपनी fresher को पहली परियोजना से पहले छोटा प्रशिक्षण देती है।
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§Grammar and usage
British and American: a first-year student is a fresher in British English and a freshman in American English.
British और American में अंतर यह है कि पहले वर्ष के छात्र को British English में fresher और American English में freshman कहते हैं।