individual
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/adjective
उच्चारण इन्डिविजुअल
व्यक्तिगत, अलग-अलग, प्रत्येक
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considered separately rather than as part of a group
व्यक्तिगत, अलग-अलग, प्रत्येक
- Each individual student gets a report card.
- The teacher gives individual attention to weak students.
- The shop sells individual slices of cake.
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- Each individual flower was wrapped carefully.
- Individual lockers are provided for every student.
Synonyms separate single particular
Opposite collective group general
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connected with one particular person; typical of that person and different from others
निजी, अपना खास, विशिष्ट
- She has a very individual style of dressing.
- The designer has an individual way of mixing colours.
- Her individual approach to teaching made her popular.
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- The artist has an individual voice that is easy to recognise.
- Each village has its own individual customs.
Synonyms personal distinctive unique
Opposite common conventional
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a person considered separately rather than as part of a group
व्यक्ति, एक व्यक्ति (समूह से अलग)
- The rights of the individual must be protected.
- Every individual has a duty to vote.
- Society must respect the freedom of the individual.
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- Many individuals gave money for the school library.
- The tax applies to individuals and companies alike.
Synonyms person human being soul
Opposite group society collective
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a person who is original and different from others
अनूठा, अपनी अलग पहचान वाला व्यक्ति
- He is a real individual who never follows the crowd.
- She is a bold individual who speaks her mind.
- Rahul is quite an individual and dresses in his own way.
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- The artist was a true individual who ignored fashion.
- Our teacher was a colourful individual who loved poetry.
Synonyms character original nonconformist
Opposite conformist
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individual (adjective) + noun
As an adjective, individual means considered separately, or belonging to one person and different from others.
विशेषण के रूप में 'individual' का अर्थ अलग से देखा गया, या किसी एक व्यक्ति का और दूसरों से भिन्न है।
- Each student received individual attention.
- She has an individual style of writing.
an individual (countable noun)
As a noun, individual means one person, as opposed to a group. It is countable.
Noun के रूप में 'individual' का अर्थ समूह के विपरीत एक व्यक्ति है; यह countable है।
- The law protects the rights of every individual.
- Only a few individuals passed the test.
individual as a person (informal)
In informal speech, an individual can describe an unusual or unpleasant person, often with an adjective like odd.
अनौपचारिक बोलचाल में 'individual' किसी असामान्य या अप्रिय व्यक्ति के लिए आ सकता है, प्रायः 'odd' जैसे विशेषण के साथ।
- He is a strange individual.
individual vs individually / individuality
Individually means one by one. Individuality is the quality that makes a person different from others.
'Individually' का अर्थ एक-एक करके है। 'Individuality' वह गुण है जो किसी को दूसरों से अलग बनाता है।
- The teacher spoke to each child individually.
- Her individuality shows in her paintings.
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individual + noun
attentionfreedomrightsneedseffortresponsibility
- Each child has individual needs.
adjective + individual
privatetalentedsingleyoungaveragecreative
- A talented individual can rise from any village.
individual + sports and events
eventmedalsportperformancescorecontest
- She won the individual gold in shooting.
preposition + individual
as an individualfor each individualby the individualof the individual
- As an individual, I disagree with the proposal.
individual + learning words
tuitionfeedbackcounsellingchoiceguidance
- Radhika received individual feedback on her essay.
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- The rights of the individual must be protected by the state.
राज्य को व्यक्ति के अधिकारों की रक्षा करनी चाहिए।
- Radhika's individual score was the highest in the team.
राधिका का व्यक्तिगत स्कोर टीम में सबसे अधिक था।
- Every individual is responsible for keeping the park clean.
हर व्यक्ति पार्क को स्वच्छ रखने के लिए उत्तरदायी है।
- The company gives individual loans to small traders.
कंपनी छोटे व्यापारियों को व्यक्तिगत ऋण देती है।
- He is an independent individual who makes his own decisions.
वह एक स्वतंत्र व्यक्ति है जो अपने निर्णय स्वयं लेता है।
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✗ Individuals attention is needed for every student.
✓ Individual attention is needed for every student.
Before attention, the adjective individual is used, without s or an apostrophe.
'Attention' से पहले विशेषण 'individual' आता है, उसमें 's' या apostrophe नहीं लगता।
✗ Each individual have his own opinion.
✓ Each individual has his or her own opinion.
Each takes a singular verb: has.
'Each' के साथ singular क्रिया 'has' आती है।
✗ I do not like the individuals of that company.
✓ I do not like the people of that company.
Individual means one person at a time; for a group, people or employees is natural.
'Individual' का अर्थ एक-एक व्यक्ति है; समूह के लिए 'people' या 'employees' स्वाभाविक है।
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These words refer to one person or thing, but they stress different aspects.
ये शब्द एक व्यक्ति या वस्तु से जुड़े हैं, पर अलग पहलुओं पर ज़ोर देते हैं।
One person seen apart from a group; also special to one person.
समूह से अलग देखा गया एक व्यक्ति; साथ ही एक व्यक्ति विशेष का।
- An individual choice.
Belonging to or concerning a particular person and their private life.
किसी विशेष व्यक्ति और उसके निजी जीवन से संबंधित।
- A personal opinion.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
separate single particular personal distinctive unique person human being soul character original nonconformist
Antonyms
collective group general common conventional society conformist
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in·di·vid·u·al
With -vid- and -ual (not 'individual' with an extra i or 'indivisual').
बीच में -vid- और अंत में -ual ('indivisual' गलत है)।