study
/ˈstʌdi/noun
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अध्ययन, पढ़ाई
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[U]
the activity of learning or gaining knowledge, either from books or by examining things
अध्ययन, पढ़ाई
- She spends six hours a day in study.
- Regular study matters far more than a few long hours before the exam.
- Radhika sets aside two hours for study every evening.
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- Good study habits start early in life.
- Careful study of past papers helps in the exam.
Synonyms learning education reading scholarship research
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[C] ~ (of sth)
a piece of research that examines a subject in detail
अध्ययन, शोध
- a study of migrant workers in Delhi
- A recent study shows that children need more sleep than adults think.
- A study of rainfall in Assam was published last year.
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- The doctors carried out a study of diet and health in villages.
- This study found that exercise improves memory.
Synonyms investigation research survey analysis examination
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[C]
a room, especially in a house, used for reading and writing
अध्ययन-कक्ष
- He was reading in his study.
- My father has a small study with a wooden desk and a reading lamp.
- His grandfather sat in the study reading the newspaper.
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- The study has shelves full of old books.
- Radhika turned the spare room into a study.
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to spend time learning about a subject by reading or going to college
पढ़ना, अध्ययन करना
- She is studying for the CGL exam.
- He studied law at Delhi University.
- Radhika studies physics at a college in Pune.
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- He studied hard for the entrance test.
- The children are studying the life cycle of a butterfly.
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[T] ~ sth
to watch or look at somebody or something carefully in order to find out something
ध्यान से देखना, परखना
- He studied the map before setting out.
- The detective studied the footprints closely before entering the house.
- The engineer studied the plan for any mistakes.
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- Radhika studied her face in the mirror before the interview.
- Scientists are studying how the glacier is changing.
Synonyms examine scrutinize inspect analyse observe
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
study + subject / study for + exam
Study takes a subject directly as its object. To prepare for an examination, use study for.
'Study' विषय को सीधे object के रूप में लेता है; परीक्षा की तैयारी के लिए 'study for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Radhika studies economics.
- He is studying for the bank exam.
study under sb / study at + institution
Under names the teacher who guides you, and at names the school or college where you study.
'Under' मार्गदर्शन करने वाले शिक्षक को और 'at' उस विद्यालय या महाविद्यालय को बताता है जहाँ पढ़ाई होती है।
- She studied under a famous professor at Banaras Hindu University.
a study of / on; studies (plural)
A study of a topic is a piece of research. The plural studies also means a person's education.
किसी विषय का 'study' एक शोध-कार्य है; plural 'studies' किसी की पढ़ाई या शिक्षा का भी अर्थ देता है।
- A study of rural schools was published last year.
- He continued his studies abroad.
study (verb): look at carefully
Study also means to look at or examine something very carefully, such as a map, a face or a report.
'Study' का अर्थ किसी वस्तु, जैसे मानचित्र, चेहरे या रिपोर्ट, को ध्यान से देखना या जाँचना भी है।
- The doctor studied the X-ray for a long time.
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adverb + study
carefullycloselyhardthoroughlyregularly
- Study the map carefully before the journey.
पढ़ाई और जाँच दोनों के लिए ये adverbs आते हैं।
adjective + study
detailedcasepilotcomparativefield
- The team did a detailed study of monsoon patterns.
study + noun
groupplanleavematerialhalltable
- We formed a study group for the exam.
study + subject
lawmedicinesciencehistorycommerce
- She wants to study law after college.
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- I study best early in the morning.
मैं सुबह जल्दी सबसे अच्छी तरह पढ़ता हूँ।
- The doctor studied the X-ray for a long time.
डॉक्टर ने X-ray को बहुत देर तक ध्यान से देखा।
- His study is full of old books.
उसका अध्ययन-कक्ष पुरानी किताबों से भरा है।
- A recent study shows that sleep improves memory.
हाल के एक अध्ययन से पता चलता है कि नींद स्मृति को बेहतर बनाती है।
- Radhika has studied English literature for three years.
राधिका ने तीन वर्ष तक अंग्रेज़ी साहित्य का अध्ययन किया है।
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✗ I study since six in the morning.
✓ I have been studying since six in the morning.
Since marks a starting point and requires a perfect continuous tense for an action still going on.
'Since' आरंभ-बिंदु बताता है और जारी कार्य के लिए perfect continuous tense की माँग करता है।
✗ He is studying in the exam.
✓ He is studying for the exam.
To show the purpose of studying, use for; in would mean inside the exam.
पढ़ाई का उद्देश्य बताने के लिए 'for' आता है; 'in' का अर्थ परीक्षा के भीतर होता।
✗ I read in Delhi University.
✓ I study at Delhi University.
For a place of education, use study with at; read in is not used in this way.
शिक्षण-संस्था के लिए 'study' और 'at' आता है; इस अर्थ में 'read in' प्रयुक्त नहीं होता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Study, learn and read are all connected with gaining knowledge, but their focus differs.
Study, learn और read ज्ञान प्राप्त करने से जुड़े हैं, पर इनका केंद्र अलग है।
To spend time and effort on a subject, with attention.
किसी विषय पर ध्यान के साथ समय और श्रम लगाना।
- She studies physics.
To gain knowledge or a skill, with the result in mind.
परिणाम को ध्यान में रखकर ज्ञान या कौशल प्राप्त करना।
- He learnt to swim.
To look at and understand written words.
लिखे हुए शब्दों को देखना और समझना।
- I read the passage twice.
¶Idioms 1
a brown study
a state of deep thought
गहरी सोच, विचारमग्नता
- He sat in a brown study, ignoring everyone.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
stu·dy
§Grammar and usage
Study for an exam; study at a university; study under a teacher.
परीक्षा के लिए 'study for'; विश्वविद्यालय में 'study at'; शिक्षक के अधीन 'study under'।
The adjective studious means spending a lot of time studying; studied (adjective) means deliberate and not natural ('a studied smile').
Adjective studious का अर्थ 'बहुत पढ़ने वाला' है; studied (adjective) का अर्थ 'जानबूझकर किया गया, स्वाभाविक नहीं' ('a studied smile')।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In a brown study.
In a brown study (गहरी सोच में डूबा हुआ, खोया-खोया) एक पुराना idiom है, जिसका मतलब है कि कोई व्यक्ति इतना सोच में है कि उसे आसपास की बातें सुनाई ही नहीं देतीं।