persistence
/pəˈsɪstəns/noun
उच्चारण पसिस्टन्स
दृढ़ता, लगन, निरंतर प्रयास
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[U]
the fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you
दृढ़ता, लगन, निरंतर प्रयास
- Her persistence finally paid off.
- Persistence, not luck, helped Radhika clear the exam after three attempts.
- Success in exams takes hard work and persistence.
+ 2 more examples
- His persistence in asking questions finally got him an answer.
- With a little persistence, you can learn any language.
Synonyms perseverance determination tenacity doggedness resolve
Opposite irresolution weakness giving up laziness
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[U]
the state of continuing to exist for a long period of time
निरंतरता, बने रहना
- the persistence of poverty
- The persistence of old customs in villages surprised the researchers.
- The persistence of the fever worried the doctors.
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- The persistence of heavy rain delayed the match.
- Scientists are studying the persistence of old traditions in modern cities.
Synonyms continuance endurance prevalence survival
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
persistence in + noun / -ing
Use 'in' to show the task that someone keeps working at.
व्यक्ति जिस काम में लगा रहता है उसे बताने के लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Radhika's persistence in studying paid off.
- Persistence in practice makes a good speaker.
persistence (uncountable)
'Persistence' is uncountable. We say 'great persistence', not 'a great persistence', and it takes no plural.
'Persistence' uncountable है। हम 'great persistence' कहते हैं, 'a great persistence' नहीं, और इसका बहुवचन नहीं होता।
- Success needs talent and persistence.
- He showed great persistence during the long search.
persistence of + noun
In another sense, it means a thing continuing for a long time, such as the persistence of a cough or a belief.
दूसरे अर्थ में यह किसी चीज़ के लंबे समय तक बने रहने को बताता है, जैसे खाँसी या विश्वास का बने रहना।
- The persistence of the fever worried the doctor.
persistence + pays off / wins
These are common sentence patterns about reward for effort.
ये प्रयास के फल के बारे में आम वाक्य-रचनाएँ हैं।
- In the end, persistence pays off.
+Collocations 4
adjective + persistence
sheerdoggedgreatremarkablequietstubborn
- Sheer persistence helped him clear the exam at the fourth attempt.
verb + persistence
showneedrequirerewardadmire
- Learning a language requires persistence.
persistence + verb
pays offwinssucceedscountsbrings results
- Persistence counts more than talent in long exams.
persistence + preposition
in learningof purposeof the problemagainst odds
- She succeeded through persistence against all odds.
“More examples 5
- Her persistence finally earned her a place in the medical college.
उसकी लगन से अंततः उसे मेडिकल कॉलेज में प्रवेश मिल गया।
- The persistence of poverty is a challenge for the nation.
गरीबी का बने रहना राष्ट्र के लिए एक चुनौती है।
- He asked the clerk again and again, and his persistence worked.
उसने बार-बार क्लर्क से पूछा और उसकी निरंतरता काम कर गई।
- A little persistence each day is better than a sudden burst of effort.
हर दिन थोड़ी निरंतरता अचानक के बड़े प्रयास से बेहतर है।
- Tenzing Norgay's persistence helped him reach the summit.
तेनज़िंग नोर्गे की दृढ़ता ने उन्हें शिखर तक पहुँचाया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He has a great persistence.
✓ He has great persistence.
'Persistence' is uncountable, so no 'a' is used.
'Persistence' uncountable है, इसलिए 'a' का प्रयोग नहीं होता।
✗ She showed persistence to study every day.
✓ She showed persistence in studying every day.
After 'persistence' use 'in' plus a gerund.
'Persistence' के बाद 'in' और उसके बाद gerund आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all mean not giving up, with small differences of tone.
ये nouns हार न मानने को बताते हैं, लहजे के छोटे अंतर के साथ।
Continuing to try despite difficulty or opposition.
कठिनाई या विरोध के बावजूद प्रयास जारी रखना।
- His persistence impressed everyone.
Steady effort over a long time towards a hard goal; more admiring.
कठिन लक्ष्य की ओर लंबे समय तक स्थिर प्रयास; अधिक प्रशंसात्मक।
- Perseverance took her to the IAS.
Firmness of purpose and will.
उद्देश्य और इच्छाशक्ति की दृढ़ता।
- She had the determination to win.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
perseverance determination tenacity doggedness resolve continuance endurance prevalence survival
Antonyms
irresolution weakness giving up laziness
AaSpelling
per·sis·tence
With -ence (not 'persistance'); the adjective persistent.
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: per-sis-tence, अंत में -ence ('persistance' गलत है); adjective persistent।
?Which word?
Keep the never-give-up words together: persistence, perseverance (continuing despite difficulties), tenacity (holding on firmly), doggedness, grit.
कभी हार न मानने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: persistence, perseverance (कठिनाइयों के बावजूद जारी रखना), tenacity (मज़बूती से पकड़े रहना), doggedness, grit।
§Grammar and usage
Persist in doing sth ('persist in asking').
'persist in doing sth' का अर्थ है किसी काम में डटे रहना, जैसे 'persist in asking'; ध्यान रखें कि persist के बाद preposition in आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
'Slow and steady wins the race.'
कहावत 'Slow and steady wins the race'।