pillar
/ˈpɪlə(r)/noun
उच्चारण पिलर
स्तंभ, खंभा
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[C]
a large round stone, metal or wooden post that is used to support a bridge, the roof of a building
स्तंभ, खंभा
- the carved pillars of the temple
- Rough stone pillars hold up the roof of the old hall.
- The roof is held up by four tall pillars.
+ 2 more examples
- A stone pillar stands at the entrance to the old fort.
- The bridge pillars were damaged in the flood.
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[C] ~ of sth
a strong supporter of something; an important member of something
(समाज, संस्था का) स्तंभ, मज़बूत आधार
- a pillar of the community
- the four pillars of democracy
- Her father was a pillar of the local school committee.
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- Honesty is one of the main pillars of a good society.
- The press is often called a pillar of democracy.
Synonyms mainstay backbone cornerstone rock leading light
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
pillar (physical support)
A pillar is a tall upright support in buildings; it can be stone, metal or wood.
'Pillar' इमारत का लंबा खड़ा सहारा है; यह पत्थर, धातु या लकड़ी का हो सकता है।
- The roof rests on four stone pillars.
- The Iron Pillar of Delhi has not rusted for centuries.
a pillar of sth (important supporter)
A pillar of a group or cause is a strong, reliable supporter; use of before the group.
किसी समूह या उद्देश्य का 'pillar' एक मज़बूत, विश्वसनीय समर्थक है; समूह के लिए 'of' आता है।
- She was a pillar of strength for her family.
- He is a pillar of the local temple trust.
from pillar to post
This idiom means being moved from one place or person to another in a tiring, aimless way.
यह मुहावरा एक स्थान या व्यक्ति से दूसरे के पास थकाऊ, लक्ष्यहीन ढंग से भटकाए जाने का अर्थ देता है।
- He was sent from pillar to post to get the licence.
the four pillars (figurative)
The pillars of a system are its main parts: the pillars of democracy, the pillars of a plan.
किसी व्यवस्था के मुख्य अंगों को 'pillars' कहा जाता है: लोकतंत्र के स्तंभ, योजना के स्तंभ।
- The press is called the fourth pillar of democracy.
+Collocations 4
adjective + pillar
stoneirontallmainwooden
- A tall stone pillar stood at the temple gate.
pillar of + noun
strengthsocietydemocracythe communitythe economy
- Farming remains a pillar of the Indian economy.
pillar + noun
boxtempleedictcapital
- Ashoka's pillar edicts spread his message across the empire.
verb + pillar
supportbuilderectlean onhide behind
- The boys hid behind a pillar during the game.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's mother has been a pillar of strength for the family.
राधिका की माँ परिवार के लिए शक्ति का स्तंभ रही हैं।
- The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath is the national emblem's source.
सारनाथ का अशोक स्तंभ राष्ट्रीय चिह्न का स्रोत है।
- The old mansion has carved wooden pillars in the hall.
पुरानी हवेली के हॉल में नक्काशीदार लकड़ी के खंभे हैं।
- A free press is a pillar of democracy.
स्वतंत्र प्रेस लोकतंत्र का स्तंभ है।
- He went from pillar to post but nobody solved his problem.
वह दर-दर भटका, पर किसी ने उसकी समस्या हल नहीं की।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The roof rests on four pillers.
✓ The roof rests on four pillars.
The spelling is pillar, with 'ar' at the end.
सही वर्तनी 'pillar' है, जिसके अंत में 'ar' आता है।
✗ She is the pillar for her family.
✓ She is the pillar of her family.
The idiom takes of before the group.
मुहावरे में समूह से पहले 'of' आता है।
✗ He ran from pillar to the post for help.
✓ He ran from pillar to post for help.
The idiom has no article before post.
मुहावरे में 'post' से पहले article नहीं आता।
¶Idioms 1
from pillar to post
from one place or situation to another, without achieving anything
दर-दर भटकना
- He was sent from pillar to post to get the certificate.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
pil·lar
Double l and -ar (not 'piller').
दो l और अंत में -ar ('piller' गलत है)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
From pillar to post (moving from one place to another without success).
Idiom बहुत पूछा जाता है: from pillar to post (बिना सफलता के दर-दर भटकना)।
A pillar of strength, a pillar of society.
Collocations: a pillar of strength (वह व्यक्ति जो मुश्किल में सहारा बने), a pillar of society (समाज का सम्मानित और ज़िम्मेदार व्यक्ति)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The press is called the fourth pillar (or estate) of democracy, after the legislature, the executive and the judiciary; the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath gave India its national emblem.
विधायिका, कार्यपालिका और न्यायपालिका के बाद प्रेस को लोकतंत्र का चौथा स्तंभ कहा जाता है; सारनाथ के अशोक स्तंभ से भारत को राष्ट्रीय प्रतीक मिला।