sensible
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उच्चारण सेन्सबल
समझदार, विवेकशील
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able to make good judgements based on reason and experience; practical
समझदार, विवेकशील
- It was sensible of her to save some money.
- a sensible decision
- Radhika made a sensible choice by starting early.
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- It would be sensible to carry an umbrella in July.
- He gave a sensible reply to a tricky question.
- Be sensible and go to bed before midnight.
Synonyms reasonable prudent wise
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(of clothes or shoes) practical rather than fashionable
(कपड़े, जूते) आरामदायक और व्यावहारिक
- sensible shoes for a long walk
- A sensible raincoat is better than a stylish one in Mumbai.
- Wear sensible shoes on the trek.
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- Her sensible jacket kept her warm in the hills.
- The hostel rules ask for sensible clothing in winter.
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it is sensible to + infinitive / of sb to + infinitive
Use it is sensible to for general advice and of sb when you praise one person's choice.
सामान्य सलाह के लिए 'it is sensible to' और किसी एक व्यक्ति के चुनाव की प्रशंसा के लिए 'of sb' का प्रयोग होता है।
- It is sensible to carry an umbrella in July.
- It was sensible of Radhika to book the tickets early.
sensible + noun (decision, idea, advice)
Sensible describes choices and people who are practical and use good judgement.
'Sensible' उन निर्णयों और व्यक्तियों का वर्णन करता है जो व्यावहारिक होते हैं और अच्छा विवेक अपनाते हैं।
- That is a sensible decision.
- She gave me sensible advice about money.
sensible shoes / clothes
For things you wear, sensible means practical and comfortable rather than fashionable.
पहनने की चीजों के लिए 'sensible' का अर्थ व्यावहारिक और आरामदायक है, फैशनेबल नहीं।
- Wear sensible shoes for the trek.
- He prefers sensible cotton clothes in summer.
be sensible about sth
About names the matter on which someone uses good sense.
'About' से वह विषय बताया जाता है जिस पर कोई समझदारी से काम लेता है।
- Be sensible about your diet.
- Let us be sensible about the budget.
+Collocations 4
adverb + sensible
perfectlyveryquiteeminentlyhighlysufficiently
- Her plan seems perfectly sensible to me.
sensible + noun
choiceprecautionapproachpersonpricecompromise
- Taking a first-aid kit is a sensible precaution.
verb + sensible
soundseembethink it sensibleact
- It sounds sensible to start with easy questions.
sensible + of / to
sensible of yousensible to waitsensible to savesensible to ask
- It would be sensible to ask the teacher first.
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- The children were sensible enough to stay indoors during the storm.
बच्चे इतने समझदार थे कि तूफान के दौरान घर के भीतर रहे।
- A sensible traveller books train tickets two months ahead.
समझदार यात्री रेल टिकट दो महीने पहले बुक करता है।
- Radhika made a sensible choice by taking a gap year to prepare.
राधिका ने तैयारी के लिए एक वर्ष का अंतराल लेकर समझदारी भरा चुनाव किया।
- He is a sensible boy who never wastes his pocket money.
वह एक समझदार लड़का है जो अपना जेबखर्च कभी बर्बाद नहीं करता।
- Try to be sensible and think before you spend.
समझदार बनिए और खर्च करने से पहले सोचिए।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ She is a very sensible girl; she feels everything deeply.
✓ She is a very sensitive girl; she feels everything deeply.
Sensible means practical and wise; sensitive means easily affected by feelings. These look alike but differ in meaning.
'Sensible' का अर्थ व्यावहारिक और समझदार है; 'sensitive' का अर्थ भावनाओं से जल्दी प्रभावित होने वाला है। दोनों शब्द मिलते-जुलते हैं पर अर्थ अलग हैं।
✗ It is not sensible to going out in the storm.
✓ It is not sensible to go out in the storm.
After sensible, use a to-infinitive with the base verb, not a gerund.
'Sensible' के बाद base verb के साथ to-infinitive आता है, gerund नहीं।
✗ He is sensible with the problem.
✓ He is sensible about the problem.
The preposition after sensible for a matter is about.
किसी विषय के लिए 'sensible' के बाद preposition 'about' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Sensible and sensitive are often confused; so are sensible and reasonable.
'Sensible' और 'sensitive' प्रायः भ्रम पैदा करते हैं; 'sensible' और 'reasonable' भी।
Showing good judgement in practical matters.
व्यावहारिक मामलों में अच्छा विवेक दिखाने वाला।
- It is sensible to save money.
Quick to feel or to be hurt by something; aware of feelings.
किसी बात को जल्दी महसूस करने या उससे आहत होने वाला।
- He is sensitive to criticism.
Fair and acceptable; based on reason. Often used for prices and demands.
उचित और स्वीकार्य; तर्क पर आधारित। प्रायः कीमतों और माँगों के लिए।
- The shop charges a reasonable price.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
sensible or sensitive?
Sensible means practical and wise. Sensitive means easily affected or hurt, or aware of others' feelings.
Sensible का अर्थ 'समझदार, व्यावहारिक' है। Sensitive का अर्थ 'संवेदनशील, जल्दी प्रभावित होने वाला' है। 'Sensitive skin' और 'a sensible plan' का अंतर ध्यान रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
The sensible/sensitive confusion is a regular sentence-improvement item.
Sentence improvement में sensible और sensitive का भ्रम अक्सर पूछा जाता है।