vigorous
/ˈvɪɡərəs/adjective
उच्चारण विगरस
ज़ोरदार, सशक्त, ऊर्जावान
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very active, determined or full of energy
ज़ोरदार, सशक्त, ऊर्जावान
- a vigorous campaign against child labour
- She made a vigorous defence of her decision.
- The government launched a vigorous drive against dengue.
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- He gave a vigorous nod of agreement.
- The students held a vigorous debate on school uniforms.
Synonyms energetic forceful strenuous
Opposite feeble weak half-hearted
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§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
vigorous + noun
Before a noun, vigorous describes strong, forceful action: exercise, defence, protest, campaign.
Noun से पहले 'vigorous' शक्तिशाली, ज़ोरदार कार्य का वर्णन करता है: exercise, defence, protest, campaign।
- The opposition launched a vigorous campaign against the bill.
- A vigorous walk keeps the heart healthy.
be / look + vigorous
After be or look, it describes a person or plant that is healthy and full of energy.
'Be' या 'look' के बाद यह ऐसे व्यक्ति या पौधे का वर्णन करता है जो स्वस्थ और ऊर्जा से भरा हो।
- Grandfather is still vigorous at eighty.
vigorously (adverb)
The adverb vigorously goes with verbs of action and opinion: shake, rub, deny, defend.
Adverb 'vigorously' कार्य और मत वाले verbs के साथ आता है: shake, rub, deny, defend।
- The minister vigorously denied the charge.
vigour (noun)
The noun vigour (British spelling) is uncountable and means energy and strength, often with with.
Noun 'vigour' (British spelling) uncountable है और ऊर्जा व बल का अर्थ देता है, प्रायः 'with' के साथ।
- She argued with great vigour.
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vigorous + noun
exercisedebatedefencegrowthopposition
- The batsman's vigorous defence saved the match.
adverb + vigorous
verystillremarkablyequallyphysically
- The old farmer is remarkably vigorous for his age.
vigorously + verb
denyopposedefendcampaignshake
- The union vigorously opposed the wage cut.
vigour + preposition
with vigourfull of vigourrenewed vigouryouthful vigour
- After the rains the crops grew with fresh vigour.
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- Vigorous exercise every morning keeps him fit.
हर सुबह का ज़ोरदार व्यायाम उसे स्वस्थ रखता है।
- The students held a vigorous protest against the fee hike.
विद्यार्थियों ने फ़ीस वृद्धि के विरुद्ध ज़ोरदार विरोध प्रदर्शन किया।
- The team made a vigorous effort in the last over.
टीम ने आखिरी ओवर में ज़ोरदार प्रयास किया।
- The mango trees are vigorous and full of fruit this year.
इस वर्ष आम के पेड़ हरे-भरे और फलों से लदे हैं।
- The doctor advised a vigorous rubbing of the hands in winter.
डॉक्टर ने सर्दी में हाथों को ज़ोर से रगड़ने की सलाह दी।
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✗ He denied the charge vigorous.
✓ He denied the charge vigorously.
A verb is modified by an adverb, not an adjective.
Verb को adverb विशेषित करता है, adjective नहीं।
✗ The old man is very vigorously.
✓ The old man is very vigorous.
After be, an adjective is needed, not an adverb.
'Be' के बाद adjective चाहिए, adverb नहीं।
✗ She argued with great vigorous.
✓ She argued with great vigour.
After great, the noun vigour is needed, not the adjective.
'Great' के बाद noun 'vigour' चाहिए, adjective नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These describe energy, but the word chosen depends on strength, speed or health.
ये ऊर्जा का वर्णन करते हैं, पर शब्द का चुनाव बल, गति या स्वास्थ्य पर निर्भर है।
Strong and forceful in action, with health behind it.
कार्य में प्रबल और ज़ोरदार, जिसके पीछे स्वास्थ्य हो।
- A vigorous swimmer crossed the river.
Full of energy and always active.
ऊर्जा से भरा और सदा सक्रिय।
- The energetic child ran all day.
Strong and healthy; also firm and able to stand tough conditions.
बलवान और स्वस्थ; साथ ही दृढ़ और कठिन परिस्थितियाँ सह सकने वाला।
- The economy showed robust growth.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
The noun vigour keeps the u in British English, but the adjective vigorous drops it (like humour/humorous, glamour/glamorous).
British English में noun vigour में u रहता है, पर adjective vigorous में नहीं (humour/humorous, glamour/glamorous की तरह)।