popular
/ˈpɒpjələ(r)/adjective
उच्चारण पॉप्यलर
लोकप्रिय
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~ (with/among sb)
liked or enjoyed by a large number of people
लोकप्रिय
- Cricket is the most popular game in India.
- She is popular with her students.
- Biryani is a popular dish across the country.
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- The new teacher is very popular with students.
- This beach is popular among tourists in December.
Synonyms well-liked favourite in demand
Opposite unpopular disliked
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[only before noun]
connected with, or suitable for, ordinary people rather than experts
आम लोगों का, जनसाधारण के लिए
- popular science
- the popular press
- She writes popular books about the history of mathematics.
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- The magazine offers popular science in simple language.
- He gave a popular lecture for the general public.
Opposite specialist elite
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[only before noun]
(of a belief or view) held by many people
आम (धारणा), बहुतों द्वारा माना गया
- Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.
- It is a popular belief in the village that the well never dries.
- It is a popular myth that we use only a small part of the brain.
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- The popular view is that the old bridge is unsafe.
- Despite popular opinion, the film was not a failure.
Synonyms widespread common prevalent
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
popular with / among sb
With or among names the group that likes something.
'With' या 'among' उस समूह को बताता है जो किसी चीज़ को पसंद करता है।
- This song is popular with young people.
- Cricket is popular among all age groups.
popular for / as sth
For gives the reason for popularity; as gives the role in which someone is liked.
'For' लोकप्रियता का कारण बताता है; 'as' उस भूमिका को जिसमें कोई पसंद किया जाता है।
- Jaipur is popular for its forts.
- He is popular as a teacher.
popular + noun (of the common people)
Before some nouns it means of or for ordinary people: popular culture, popular opinion.
कुछ nouns से पहले इसका अर्थ आम लोगों का या उनके लिए है: popular culture, popular opinion।
- Film songs are a part of popular culture.
- Popular opinion turned against the minister.
popularity / popularly / popularise
Popularity is the noun; popularly means by most people; popularise means to make popular.
'Popularity' noun है; 'popularly' का अर्थ अधिकतर लोगों द्वारा है; 'popularise' का अर्थ लोकप्रिय बनाना है।
- The prime minister's popularity has risen.
- He is popularly known as Netaji.
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adverb + popular
veryimmenselywidelyincreasinglyextremelyhugely
- Yoga is increasingly popular across the world.
popular + noun
choicedemandbeliefculturevoteleader
- Idli is a popular choice for breakfast.
verb + popular
becomeremainmake sthprovebegrow
- The singer became popular after one film.
popular + preposition
with studentsamong youthfor its tasteas a tourist spot
- Goa is popular as a holiday destination.
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- Radhika is the most popular girl in her class.
राधिका अपनी कक्षा की सबसे लोकप्रिय लड़की है।
- Kulfi is popular in the summer months.
गर्मियों के महीनों में कुल्फ़ी लोकप्रिय होती है।
- The film was a popular success, though critics disliked it.
फ़िल्म जनता के बीच सफल रही, हालाँकि आलोचकों को पसंद नहीं आई।
- By popular demand, the play will run for another week.
जनता की माँग पर नाटक एक सप्ताह और चलेगा।
- It is a popular belief that frogs bring rain.
यह आम धारणा है कि मेंढक बारिश लाते हैं।
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✗ He is popular to the students.
✓ He is popular with the students.
The correct prepositions are with or among.
सही prepositions 'with' या 'among' हैं।
✗ This sweet is popular for the people of Bengal.
✓ This sweet is popular among the people of Bengal.
The group that likes something is introduced by among or with.
जो समूह किसी चीज़ को पसंद करता है, उसे 'among' या 'with' से जोड़ा जाता है।
✗ Cricket is popularly in India.
✓ Cricket is popular in India.
After is, an adjective is needed.
'Is' के बाद adjective चाहिए।
✗ He is more popular from his brother.
✓ He is more popular than his brother.
Comparatives take than.
Comparative के साथ 'than' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Popular, famous and well-known all refer to being known, but popular stresses being liked.
Popular, famous और well-known तीनों जाने जाने से जुड़े हैं, पर popular पसंद किए जाने पर ज़ोर देता है।
Known by many, whether liked or not.
बहुतों द्वारा जाना जाने वाला, पसंद हो या नहीं।
- A famous bandit.
Known by many in a general, neutral way.
सामान्य और तटस्थ ढंग से बहुतों द्वारा जाना जाने वाला।
- A well-known author.
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by popular demand/request
because a lot of people have asked for it
लोगों की भारी माँग पर
- By popular demand, the class will be repeated on Sunday.
- The show was extended by popular request.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
well-liked favourite in demand general mass lay widespread common prevalent fashionable
Antonyms
unpopular disliked specialist elite obscure unfashionable
AaSpelling
pop·u·lar
§Grammar and usage
Popular with or among.
'popular with' या 'popular among' आता है।