inclined
/ɪnˈklaɪnd/adjective
उच्चारण इन्क्लाइन्ड
इच्छुक, प्रवृत्त
Core word
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[not before noun] ~ (to do sth)
wanting to do something
इच्छुक, प्रवृत्त
- I am inclined to accept their offer.
- She didn't feel inclined to help him.
- Are you inclined to join us for the trip?
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- I wasn't inclined to argue with him.
- She felt inclined to forgive her friend.
Synonyms willing disposed minded ready
Opposite disinclined unwilling reluctant
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[not before noun] ~ to do sth
tending to do something; likely to do something
प्रवृत्त, जिसकी आदत या झुकाव हो
- He is inclined to lose his temper quickly.
- The doors are inclined to stick in wet weather.
- Children are inclined to copy what they see on television.
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- The road gets slippery and the buses are inclined to skid.
- He is inclined to be late whenever it rains.
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[not before noun]
used with an adverb to show that somebody has a natural ability or interest in a subject
(किसी विषय की ओर) रुचि या योग्यता रखने वाला
- Radhika is very musically inclined.
- technically inclined students
- My brother is mathematically inclined and loves puzzles.
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- Artistically inclined students can join the painting club.
- Anyone scientifically inclined will enjoy this museum.
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[not before noun] ~ to agree/believe/think…
used to give an opinion in a polite or careful way
(विनम्रता से राय देते हुए) मानने को इच्छुक
- I'm inclined to agree with you.
- I am inclined to think the plan will work.
- I am inclined to disagree, if you don't mind.
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- We are inclined to believe that the report is accurate.
- I'd be inclined to wait until the results are out.
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formal
sloping or leaning in a particular direction
झुका हुआ, ढलवाँ, आनत
- an inclined plane
- Workers pushed the barrels up an inclined ramp.
- Marbles rolled down the inclined surface.
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- The inclined roof lets rainwater run off easily.
- An inclined plane makes it easier to lift heavy objects.
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be inclined + to-infinitive
Means to have a tendency or a wish to do something: He is inclined to complain. The to-infinitive follows directly.
इसका अर्थ है किसी काम की प्रवृत्ति या इच्छा होना: He is inclined to complain. Verb के साथ to-infinitive आता है।
- I am inclined to accept their offer.
- He is inclined to lose his temper quickly.
be inclined towards / to + noun
With a noun, it shows a leaning or preference: inclined towards science, inclined to caution.
Noun के साथ यह झुकाव या पसंद दिखाता है: inclined towards science।
- Radhika is inclined towards a career in teaching.
adverb + inclined (musically / artistically / mathematically)
An adverb of area shows natural ability or interest: musically inclined, mechanically inclined, academically inclined.
क्षेत्र का adverb स्वाभाविक योग्यता या रुचि दिखाता है: musically inclined।
- She is musically inclined and plays the flute.
inclined (physical): sloping
Physically, inclined means sloping: an inclined plane, an inclined roof. The verb is incline.
भौतिक अर्थ में 'inclined' ढलवाँ है: an inclined plane। क्रिया 'incline' है।
- The box slid down the inclined plane.
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adverb + inclined
musicallyartisticallyacademicallymechanicallyslightlynaturally
- Her son is mechanically inclined and repairs radios.
inclined + to-infinitive
to agreeto forgetto worryto believeto helpto delay
- I am inclined to believe the witness.
feel / be / seem + inclined
feelbeseemnot bebe not particularly
- He did not feel inclined to argue.
inclined + noun (physical)
planesurfaceramproofangle
- A pulley and an inclined plane make lifting easier.
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- I am inclined to think that the first answer is correct.
मेरा झुकाव यह मानने की ओर है कि पहला उत्तर सही है।
- Radhika is academically inclined and spends her evenings reading.
राधिका की पढ़ाई में स्वाभाविक रुचि है और वह शामें पढ़ने में बिताती है।
- Some of the staff were not inclined to accept the new rules.
स्टाफ के कुछ लोग नए नियम मानने के लिए इच्छुक नहीं थे।
- If you feel inclined, join us for the evening walk.
यदि आपकी इच्छा हो तो शाम की सैर में हमारे साथ आइए।
- The road is steeply inclined near the temple.
मंदिर के पास सड़क बहुत ढलवाँ है।
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✗ He is inclined for going out in the evening.
✓ He is inclined to go out in the evening.
Inclined takes a to-infinitive, not 'for + -ing'.
'Inclined' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, 'for + -ing' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives show a leaning towards something, with different strength.
ये adjective किसी ओर झुकाव दिखाते हैं, पर अलग-अलग तीव्रता से।
Probable; about what may happen, not what someone wants.
संभावित; क्या हो सकता है इसके बारे में, किसी की इच्छा नहीं।
- It is likely to rain.
Often suffering from or doing something bad.
प्रायः किसी बुरी चीज़ से पीड़ित या उसे करने वाला।
- He is prone to colds.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Inclined is followed by a to-infinitive, as in 'inclined to believe' (not 'inclined for believing').
Inclined के बाद to-infinitive आता है, जैसे 'inclined to believe' ('inclined for believing' गलत है)।
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General knowledge
An inclined plane is one of the six classical simple machines in physics.
Inclined plane (आनत तल) भौतिकी की छह पारंपरिक सरल मशीनों में से एक है।