prominent
/ˈprɒmɪnənt/adjective
उच्चारण प्रॉमिनन्ट
प्रमुख, प्रतिष्ठित, जाना-माना
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important or famous
प्रमुख, प्रतिष्ठित, जाना-माना
- a prominent lawyer
- She played a prominent role in the campaign.
- A prominent doctor opened the new clinic.
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- He is a prominent member of the town council.
- She has a prominent place in Indian cinema.
Synonyms eminent leading distinguished
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easily seen; sticking out from something
साफ़ दिखने वाला; उभरा हुआ
- The notice was placed in a prominent position.
- prominent cheekbones
- The clock tower is a prominent feature of the city.
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- Put the sign in a prominent place near the door.
- The man had a prominent nose and thick eyebrows.
Synonyms conspicuous noticeable protruding
Opposite inconspicuous hidden
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prominent + noun (important)
Use 'prominent' for people or groups who are well known and respected, such as a prominent lawyer.
प्रसिद्ध और सम्मानित व्यक्तियों के लिए 'prominent' आता है।
- A prominent doctor inaugurated the camp.
- She is a prominent member of the club.
prominent (easy to see)
It also means standing out so that it is easy to notice, as in a prominent landmark.
इसका अर्थ आसानी से दिखाई देने वाला भी है, जैसे prominent landmark।
- The statue stands in a prominent position.
prominent in/among/as
Use 'prominent in' for a field, 'among' for a group, and 'as' for a role.
क्षेत्र के लिए 'prominent in', समूह के लिए 'among' और भूमिका के लिए 'as' आता है।
- He was prominent in the freedom struggle.
- She became prominent as a writer.
prominent vs eminent vs famous
'Prominent' means well known in a place or field. 'Eminent' means very respected, especially for achievements. 'Famous' means known by many people.
'Prominent' किसी क्षेत्र में जाना-माना, 'eminent' उपलब्धियों के कारण अत्यंत सम्मानित और 'famous' बहुत लोगों में प्रसिद्ध।
- An eminent scientist and a prominent local leader attended the function.
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prominent + noun
figurememberfeaturerolepositionleader
- He played a prominent role in the freedom movement.
adverb + prominent
veryespeciallyincreasinglymostequally
- Social media has become increasingly prominent in politics.
verb + prominent
becomeremainmake sthgrowappear
- The new rule made her a prominent figure.
prominent + preposition
in public lifein the field ofamongas a leader
- She is prominent in public life.
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- Many prominent citizens signed the petition.
कई प्रतिष्ठित नागरिकों ने याचिका पर हस्ताक्षर किए।
- The temple's tall tower is a prominent feature of the skyline.
मंदिर का ऊँचा शिखर क्षितिज की एक स्पष्ट पहचान है।
- Radhika's name was displayed in a prominent place.
राधिका का नाम एक प्रमुख स्थान पर प्रदर्शित था।
- The CEO is a prominent supporter of girls' education.
सीईओ बालिका शिक्षा के प्रमुख समर्थक हैं।
- She came to be prominent in Indian cinema in the 1990s.
वह 1990 के दशक में भारतीय सिनेमा में प्रमुख बनी।
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✗ He is prominent person in our city.
✓ He is a prominent person in our city.
A singular countable noun needs an article.
Singular countable noun से पहले article चाहिए।
✗ She is prominent for her singing.
✓ She is famous for her singing.
'Prominent for' is not used; 'famous for' names the reason.
'Prominent for' प्रचलित नहीं है; कारण के लिए 'famous for' आता है।
✗ The prominence leader addressed the crowd.
✓ The prominent leader addressed the crowd.
An adjective is needed before 'leader'.
'Leader' से पहले adjective चाहिए।
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