strict
/strɪkt/adjective
उच्चारण स्ट्रिक्ट
सख्त, कड़ा, अनुशासनप्रिय
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~ (with sb) | ~ (about sth)
demanding that rules are obeyed and behaviour is correct; not allowing mistakes
सख्त, कड़ा, अनुशासनप्रिय
- Our principal is strict about punctuality.
- a strict teacher
- Our hostel warden is strict about the time we return.
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- My father was strict, but he was always fair.
- The school has strict rules about mobile phones.
- Radhika's teacher is strict with homework.
Opposite lenient lax easy-going
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that must be obeyed exactly
कड़ा, जिसका ठीक-ठीक पालन करना ज़रूरी हो
- strict instructions
- in strict confidence
- The officer gave strict orders to guard the gate.
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- These are the strict rules of the game.
- The medicine must be taken in strict order.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
strict with sb / about sth
Use with before the person you are firm with, and about before the matter on which you insist.
जिस व्यक्ति के साथ आप कठोर हों उससे पहले with आता है, और जिस विषय पर आप आग्रह करें उससे पहले about आता है।
- The warden is strict with the new students.
- Our principal is strict about punctuality.
strict + noun (rules, discipline, diet)
Before a noun, strict describes rules or control that must be followed exactly.
Noun से पहले 'strict' उन नियमों या नियंत्रण का वर्णन करता है जिनका ठीक-ठीक पालन करना आवश्यक है।
- The doctor put him on a strict diet.
- The school has strict rules about mobile phones.
in the strict sense / strictly speaking
These phrases mean in the exact meaning of the word, and strictly speaking introduces a correction or limit.
इन वाक्यांशों का अर्थ शब्द के सटीक अर्थ में है, और 'strictly speaking' किसी सुधार या सीमा का परिचय देता है।
- Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit.
- In the strict sense, he is not a member of the club.
strictly + adjective / participle
The adverb strictly emphasises a rule or limit, as in strictly forbidden and strictly confidential.
Adverb 'strictly' किसी नियम या सीमा पर बल देता है, जैसे strictly forbidden और strictly confidential।
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the platform.
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strict + noun
disciplineruleteacherdietdeadline
- The examiner kept a strict watch on the hall.
adverb + strict
veryextremelyunusuallyequallytoo
- My father was unusually strict about studies.
strictly + word
forbiddenprivateconfidentialbusinesslimited
- The documents are strictly confidential.
verb + strict
beremaingrowbecomeprove
- The teacher became stricter before the board exam.
strict + abstract noun
honestysecrecyobediencestandardscontrol
- The bank keeps strict control over its accounts.
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- My mother is strict about my sleeping hours.
मेरी माँ मेरे सोने के समय के बारे में सख़्त हैं।
- The army follows a strict code of conduct.
सेना एक कठोर आचार-संहिता का पालन करती है।
- The Hindu festival has strict rules for fasting.
उस हिंदू पर्व में उपवास के कड़े नियम हैं।
- She is a strict follower of Gandhian values.
वह गांधीवादी मूल्यों की कट्टर अनुयायी है।
- Examiners must follow strict instructions while marking.
जाँचते समय परीक्षकों को कड़े निर्देशों का पालन करना होता है।
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✗ Our teacher is strict to us.
✓ Our teacher is strict with us.
Strict takes with before a person, not to.
व्यक्ति से पहले 'strict' के साथ with आता है, to नहीं।
✗ He is very strict in punctuality.
✓ He is very strict about punctuality.
The preposition after strict for a matter of principle is about.
सिद्धांत के विषय के लिए 'strict' के बाद preposition about आता है।
✗ The principal is strict on us for the dress code.
✓ The principal is strict with us about the dress code.
Use with for the people and about for the matter; on and for do not fit here.
व्यक्तियों के लिए with और विषय के लिए about आता है; यहाँ on और for उचित नहीं हैं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Strict, stern and rigid all describe firmness, but they differ in whom or what they describe.
Strict, stern और rigid तीनों दृढ़ता का वर्णन करते हैं, पर इस बात में भिन्न हैं कि वे किसका वर्णन करते हैं।
Requiring rules to be obeyed exactly.
नियमों का ठीक-ठीक पालन चाहने वाला।
- He is strict about rules.
Serious and disapproving, often in the face or voice.
गंभीर और अप्रसन्न, प्रायः चेहरे या आवाज़ में।
- She gave him a stern look.
Not willing to change; also physically stiff.
बदलने को तैयार नहीं; भौतिक रूप से अकड़ा हुआ भी।
- The rules are too rigid.
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§Grammar and usage
Strict with a person, strict about a thing.
व्यक्ति के लिए strict with और चीज़ के लिए strict about आता है।