serious
/ˈsɪəriəs/adjective
उच्चारण सिअरिअस
गंभीर (समस्या, बीमारी)
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needing to be thought about carefully; not silly
गंभीर, सोच-विचार वाला
- This is a serious decision.
- Choosing a career is a serious matter that needs time and thought.
- This is a serious offer, not a joke.
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- The book deals with serious subjects such as poverty and migration.
- He gave the matter serious thought before replying.
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~ (about sth/about doing sth)
sincere; really meaning what you say
(किसी बात को लेकर) गंभीर, सच्चे मन से
- Are you serious about joining the army?
- Is she really serious, or is she just joking again?
- Is Radhika serious about becoming a pilot?
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- I'm serious; I really will leave tomorrow.
- Are you serious about learning the violin?
Synonyms earnest
Opposite joking
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(of a person) thoughtful and quiet; not laughing much
शांत और गंभीर स्वभाव का
- a serious young man
- The new teacher was a serious woman who rarely smiled in class.
- The serious little girl hardly ever laughed.
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- He has a serious face but a warm heart.
- A serious expression crossed her face as she read the letter.
Opposite light-hearted frivolous
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serious + noun (injury, illness, accident)
Serious describes something bad or dangerous that causes worry.
'Serious' किसी बुरी या खतरनाक वस्तु का वर्णन करता है जो चिंता पैदा करती है।
- The driver suffered serious injuries.
- Dengue can be a serious illness.
be serious about sth / -ing
About shows what a person really means to do or commit to.
'About' से यह बताया जाता है कि व्यक्ति वास्तव में किस बात के प्रति गंभीर है।
- Radhika is serious about becoming an officer.
- Are you serious about leaving the job?
be serious (sincere) / Are you serious?
Used alone, serious means that a person is not joking.
अकेले प्रयोग में 'serious' का अर्थ है कि व्यक्ति मज़ाक नहीं कर रहा।
- I am serious; I will not come tomorrow.
- She looked serious and said nothing.
serious about + preparation / studies
In exam contexts, serious about studies describes a student who works with full attention.
परीक्षा के संदर्भ में 'serious about studies' उस विद्यार्थी का वर्णन करता है जो पूरे ध्यान से पढ़ता है।
- He became serious about his studies after the pre-test.
- The coach asked the team to take training seriously.
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serious + noun
problemthreatcrimeinjurydoubtdamage
- Pollution is a serious threat to the Taj Mahal.
adverb + serious
verydeadlyextremelyincreasinglyquitegrave
- The situation in the flood area is extremely serious.
take + sb / sth + seriously
take seriouslytake it seriouslytake studies seriouslytake a warning seriously
- You must take your health seriously.
serious + person / manner
studentplayerbuyerexpressiontone
- The teacher spoke in a serious tone.
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- The doctor said the burn was not serious.
डॉक्टर ने कहा कि जलने की चोट गंभीर नहीं थी।
- Is this a serious offer, or are you only joking?
क्या यह वास्तविक प्रस्ताव है, या आप केवल मज़ाक कर रहे हैं?
- Radhika is a serious student who rarely misses a class.
राधिका एक गंभीर विद्यार्थी है जो शायद ही कभी कोई कक्षा छोड़ती है।
- The judge listened with a serious face.
न्यायाधीश ने गंभीर चेहरे के साथ सुना।
- Seriously, you should see a doctor about that cough.
सच कहूँ तो तुम्हें उस खाँसी के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाना चाहिए।
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✗ The doctor said his condition is seriously.
✓ The doctor said his condition is serious.
After the verb be, use the adjective serious, not the adverb seriously.
Verb 'be' के बाद adjective 'serious' आता है, adverb 'seriously' नहीं।
✗ She is serious for her studies.
✓ She is serious about her studies.
The preposition after serious is about.
'Serious' के बाद preposition 'about' आता है।
✗ The teacher is serious on us.
✓ The teacher is cross with us.
Serious does not mean angry. For being angry with someone, use angry with, cross with or annoyed with.
'Serious' का अर्थ नाराज़ होना नहीं है; किसी से नाराज़ होने के लिए 'angry with', 'cross with' या 'annoyed with' लिखें।