instrumental
/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/adjective
उच्चारण इन्स्ट्रमेन्टल
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका वाला; वाद्य
Core word
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~ in sth/in doing sth
important in making something happen; made by or for musical instruments
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका वाला; वाद्य
- She was instrumental in starting the school.
- The principal was instrumental in building the library.
- Her advice was instrumental in getting him the job.
+ 3 more examples
- Radhika's efforts were instrumental in raising funds for the library.
- The film has a beautiful instrumental score.
- The treaty was instrumental in ending the conflict.
Synonyms influential contributory helpful key significant
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be instrumental in + -ing / noun
Use in with a gerund or noun to say someone played an important part in making something happen.
किसी ने किसी काम को होने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई, यह बताने के लिए 'in' के बाद gerund या noun आता है।
- Her teacher was instrumental in getting her a scholarship.
- The dam was instrumental in ending the water shortage.
instrumental + music / piece / version
Before nouns such as music or version, it means played on instruments without any singing.
Music या version जैसे nouns से पहले इसका अर्थ है केवल वाद्य यंत्रों पर बजाया गया, गायन के बिना।
- The film has a lovely instrumental version of the title song.
instrumental (not 'instrumental to')
The correct preposition is in, not to or for, for the meaning of playing a key part.
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका वाले अर्थ में सही preposition 'in' है, 'to' या 'for' नहीं।
- The villagers were instrumental in building the new school.
instrumental case (grammar)
In some languages the instrumental case marks the means by which an action is done.
कुछ भाषाओं में instrumental case उस साधन को दर्शाता है जिससे क्रिया की जाती है।
- Russian has an instrumental case, but English does not.
+Collocations 4
adverb + instrumental
highlylargelypartlydirectlyabsolutely
- The doctor was directly instrumental in saving the patient.
instrumental + in + noun
successreformvictorychangedevelopment
- His advice was instrumental in her success.
instrumental + noun
musictrackpieceversionalbum
- She prefers an instrumental track while studying.
play an instrumental role
roleparthand
- Banks play an instrumental role in rural development.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's uncle was instrumental in finding her a seat in the college.
राधिका के चाचा ने उसे college में सीट दिलाने में अहम भूमिका निभाई।
- Social reformers were instrumental in abolishing child marriage.
समाज सुधारकों ने बाल विवाह समाप्त करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।
- I listen to instrumental music when I revise for exams.
परीक्षा की तैयारी करते समय मैं instrumental music सुनता हूँ।
- The new bridge was instrumental in connecting the two districts.
नए पुल ने दोनों ज़िलों को जोड़ने में अहम भूमिका निभाई।
- The band released an instrumental album with sitar and flute.
बैंड ने सितार और बाँसुरी वाला एक instrumental album जारी किया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She was instrumental to getting the contract.
✓ She was instrumental in getting the contract.
The correct preposition after instrumental is in, followed by a gerund.
'Instrumental' के बाद सही preposition 'in' है, जिसके बाद gerund आता है।
✗ The principal was instrumental for the school's growth.
✓ The principal was instrumental in the school's growth.
Instrumental takes in, not for, when it means playing a key part.
महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका के अर्थ में 'instrumental' के साथ 'in' आता है, 'for' नहीं।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Instrumental in doing sth.
Instrumental के बाद 'in' और verb का -ing रूप आता है: instrumental in doing sth का मतलब है किसी काम के होने में अहम भूमिका निभाना।