major
/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/adjective
उच्चारण मेजर
प्रमुख, बड़ा, महत्वपूर्ण
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as synonym
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very large or important
प्रमुख, बड़ा, महत्वपूर्ण
- Pollution is a major problem in the city.
- a major road
- She needed major surgery.
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- The floods were a major disaster for the district.
- Delhi has a major airport that serves millions of travellers.
- The team made a major change in the batting order.
- Education is a major concern for most parents.
- Exercise plays a major role in staying healthy.
Synonyms important significant chief principal main
Opposite minor small unimportant trivial
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music
(of a scale or key) having a particular pattern of notes that sounds bright and cheerful
(संगीत में) मेजर (स्केल)
- a tune in C major
- The song begins in G major and then shifts to a minor key.
- The piano piece changes from a major to a minor key halfway through.
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- Many folk tunes are in a major key.
- She practised the scale of D major for an hour.
Opposite minor
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[C]
an officer of middle rank in the army, above a captain
मेजर (सेना का अधिकारी)
- Major Somnath Sharma was the first Param Vir Chakra winner.
- The major addressed the troops before the parade.
- The major led his men through the forest.
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- He retired from the army as a major.
- A young major was promoted to colonel last year.
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[C] especially AmE
the main subject that a student studies at college
(कॉलेज में) मुख्य विषय
- Her major is economics.
- His major is psychology, but he also studies music.
- Aman chose English literature as his major.
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- What is your major at the university?
- She changed her major from physics to maths in the second year.
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[I] ~ in sth especially AmE
to study something as your main subject at college
(किसी विषय में) मुख्य अध्ययन करना
- He majored in history at Delhi University.
- She majored in chemistry before joining the civil services.
- Priya majored in economics and went on to become a banker.
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- My brother wants to major in computer science.
- Students must major in one subject and choose two minors.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
major (adjective) + noun
As an adjective it means very large or important and is used only before a noun; it has no comparative with 'more' in this sense.
Adjective के रूप में 'major' का अर्थ बहुत बड़ा या महत्त्वपूर्ण है और यह केवल noun से पहले आता है।
- Pollution is a major problem in many cities.
- The bank made a major change in its rules.
major in sth (verb, American usage)
To major in a subject means to make it your main subject at college.
'Major in' का अर्थ कॉलेज में किसी विषय को मुख्य विषय के रूप में पढ़ना है।
- She majored in economics at Delhi University.
a major (noun: rank / main subject)
As a noun it is an army officer's rank, or the main subject a student studies.
Noun के रूप में यह सेना का एक पद या विद्यार्थी का मुख्य विषय है।
- Major Kapoor led the rescue team.
- My major is history.
major (music) / major road
In music a major scale sounds bright; a major road is a main road. Opposite of major is minor.
संगीत में major scale उजला सुर देता है; major road मुख्य सड़क है। 'Major' का विलोम 'minor' है।
- Take the major road to reach the highway.
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major + noun
problemroleissuecityoperation
- Reading plays a major role in language learning.
adjective + major
anooneanother
- Flood control is no major concern for this village.
major + change / event
changeeventbreakthroughsetbackaccident
- The new tax was a major setback for traders.
verb + major
becomeremainprovepose
- Rising prices pose a major threat to poor families.
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- Major Sharma was awarded a medal for bravery.
मेजर शर्मा को वीरता के लिए पदक दिया गया।
- The monsoon is a major factor in Indian farming.
मानसून भारतीय कृषि का एक प्रमुख कारक है।
- My brother's major at college is physics.
कॉलेज में मेरे भाई का मुख्य विषय भौतिकी है।
- The patient needs major surgery.
रोगी को बड़ी शल्य-चिकित्सा की आवश्यकता है।
- Traffic stopped on the major road because of the rally.
रैली के कारण मुख्य सड़क पर यातायात रुक गया।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Major Kapoor is a army officer.
✓ Major Kapoor is an army officer.
Army begins with a vowel sound, so the article is an.
'Army' स्वर ध्वनि से शुरू होता है, इसलिए article 'an' आएगा।
✗ The majors of the students passed the test.
✓ The majority of the students passed the test.
'Majors' is not a word for 'most'; use majority.
'Most' के अर्थ में 'majors' नहीं, 'majority' का प्रयोग होता है।
✗ She is majoring on chemistry.
✓ She is majoring in chemistry.
The preposition after major (verb) is in.
Verb 'major' के बाद preposition 'in' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe importance, but differ in size, seriousness and formality.
ये शब्द महत्त्व बताते हैं, पर आकार, गंभीरता और औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।
Large or important compared with others of its kind.
उसी प्रकार की अन्य चीज़ों की तुलना में बड़ा या महत्त्वपूर्ण।
- A major bridge collapsed.
Highest in rank or most important in a group; it often describes a person.
किसी समूह में सर्वोच्च या सबसे महत्त्वपूर्ण; प्रायः व्यक्ति के लिए।
- The chief engineer inspected the dam.
Main or first in importance; formal.
मुख्य या महत्त्व में प्रथम; औपचारिक।
- Rice is the principal crop here.
→Phrasal verbs 1
major in sth
(North American) to study sth as the main subject of your degree
(स्नातक में किसी विषय को) मुख्य विषय के रूप में पढ़ना
- She majored in economics at university.
- He wants to major in computer science.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ma·jor
?Which word?
Keep apart major (great) and mayor (head of a city).
Major (बड़ा) और mayor (शहर का प्रमुख) को अलग रखिए।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
A Major ranks above a Captain and below a Lieutenant Colonel.
Major, Captain से ऊपर और Lieutenant Colonel से नीचे है।