function
/ˈfʌŋkʃn/noun
उच्चारण फ़ंक्शन
कार्य, प्रकार्य, उद्देश्य
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Asked in previous papers
as synonym
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[C, U]
a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
कार्य, प्रकार्य, उद्देश्य
- the function of the heart is to pump blood
- The main function of a hinge is to let a door swing.
- What is the function of the kidneys?
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- Each part of the machine has a specific function.
- The function of the committee is to advise the principal.
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[C]
a social event or official ceremony
समारोह, उत्सव
- The school held a function for Teachers' Day.
- Radhika sang at the annual function of her school.
- Many guests attended the wedding function.
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- The annual function ended with a vote of thanks.
- The mayor was the chief guest at the function.
Synonyms ceremony event occasion celebration gathering
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[C] mathematics
a quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others
(गणित में) फलन
- y is a function of x
- In this equation, the distance travelled is a function of time.
- The area of a circle is a function of its radius.
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- Is this graph a function of time?
- Students learn how to differentiate a function in Class 12.
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[I]
to work in the correct way
काम करना, चलना
- The lift is not functioning.
- The old fan in the hall still functions perfectly after twenty years of use.
- The engine functions well in all weather.
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- A computer cannot function without a power supply.
- The old clock still functions after fifty years.
Synonyms work operate run perform go
Opposite fail break down malfunction
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
function as + noun
As a verb, 'function as' tells us what job a person or thing does, especially when it is not its usual job.
Verb के रूप में 'function as' बताता है कि कोई व्यक्ति या वस्तु कौन-सा काम कर रही है, विशेषकर जब वह उसका सामान्य काम न हो।
- The verandah functions as Radhika's study room in the afternoon.
- In many villages the panchayat bhawan functions as a polling booth.
function + adverb (works properly or not)
Use the verb with adverbs such as properly, normally or smoothly to say whether a machine, system or body part is working.
Properly, normally या smoothly जैसे adverbs के साथ यह बताया जाता है कि कोई मशीन, व्यवस्था या अंग ठीक से काम कर रहा है या नहीं।
- The lift has not been functioning properly since Monday.
- The kidneys cannot function normally without enough water.
the function of + noun + is + to-infinitive
To state the purpose of something, use 'the function of X is to + verb'. The function of a person or part is its specific duty.
किसी चीज़ का उद्देश्य बताने के लिए 'the function of X is to + verb' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The function of the Election Commission is to conduct free and fair elections.
a function of + noun (dependence)
In mathematics and formal writing, one quantity is 'a function of' another when it depends on it.
Mathematics और formal लेखन में जब एक राशि दूसरी पर निर्भर हो, तब 'a function of' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The fare is a function of the distance travelled.
- Success in the exam is partly a function of regular practice.
attend / hold / organise + a function
In the sense of a social event, 'function' is a countable noun; people attend it, and a school or office holds or organises it.
सामाजिक आयोजन के अर्थ में 'function' countable noun है; लोग इसमें attend करते हैं और संस्था इसे hold या organise करती है।
- The school is holding its annual function on Saturday.
- We attended a wedding function in Jaipur.
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verb + function
performservefulfilcarry outlose
- A good teacher fulfils several functions in a child's life.
adjective + function
basicprimaryvitalsocialcognitive
- The primary function of the liver is to clean the blood.
function + noun
roomhallkeycallword
- The function hall was decorated with marigolds for the wedding.
verb + a function
attendhostorganiseskipinaugurate
- The Collector inaugurated the function with a short speech.
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- The chief guest arrived late for the school's annual function.
मुख्य अतिथि विद्यालय के वार्षिक समारोह में देर से पहुँचे।
- The old railway coach now functions as a small library.
पुराना रेल का डिब्बा अब एक छोटे पुस्तकालय के रूप में काम करता है।
- The main function of a bank is to accept deposits and give loans.
बैंक का मुख्य कार्य जमा स्वीकार करना और ऋण देना है।
- After the flood, the hospital could hardly function without electricity.
बाढ़ के बाद बिजली के बिना अस्पताल मुश्किल से ही काम कर पा रहा था।
- In the equation y = 2x + 3, y is a function of x.
समीकरण y = 2x + 3 में y, x का फलन है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The machine is not functioning since morning.
✓ The machine has not been functioning since morning.
With 'since' we use the present perfect (continuous), not the simple present continuous.
'Since' के साथ present perfect (continuous) आता है, present continuous नहीं।
✗ She invited me in her birthday function.
✓ She invited me to her birthday function.
We invite someone to an event, not in it.
किसी आयोजन में बुलाने के लिए 'invite ... to' का प्रयोग होता है, 'in' का नहीं।
✗ The function of this chapter is to explain about tenses.
✓ The function of this chapter is to explain tenses.
'Explain' takes a direct object; do not put 'about' after it.
'Explain' के बाद सीधे object आता है; उसके बाद 'about' नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three can mean an organised event, but they differ in how formal and how purposeful the occasion is.
तीनों का अर्थ आयोजन हो सकता है, पर आयोजन की औपचारिकता और उद्देश्य में अंतर है।
An organised social or official event, usually with a programme.
कार्यक्रम सहित एक आयोजित सामाजिक या आधिकारिक समारोह।
- The farewell function began at five o'clock.
A formal event following fixed customs, to mark something important.
निश्चित परंपराओं वाला औपचारिक आयोजन, जो किसी महत्वपूर्ण अवसर को चिह्नित करे।
- The oath-taking ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A relaxed social gathering for enjoyment, with no formal programme.
आनंद के लिए एक सहज सामाजिक जमावड़ा, जिसमें औपचारिक कार्यक्रम नहीं होता।
- Radhika threw a small party for her friends.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
func·tion
With -ction (not 'funtion' or 'funcsion').
अंत में -ction ('funtion' या 'funcsion' गलत है)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Perform a function, social function, function as.
Function के ये प्रयोग याद रखें: perform a function (कोई काम निभाना), social function (सामाजिक समारोह), और function as (किसी रूप में काम करना, जैसे 'The room functions as a library')।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
Something that does not work properly is malfunctioning or dysfunctional.
ठीक से काम न करने वाला malfunctioning या dysfunctional।
General knowledge
The functions of the Election Commission are given in Article 324.
निर्वाचन आयोग के कार्य अनुच्छेद 324 में दिए गए हैं।