noun B2 Old French origin bounty /ˈbaʊnti/ · BOWN-tee انعامکثرتفضل Roman Urdu: Inaam ENGLISH MEANING A large amount of something good or generous. Bounty refers to a plentiful supply or a generous gift, often used to describe nature's richness or a reward offered. It emphasizes abundance and kindness rather than quantity alone. اردو معنی باؤنٹی[...]
adjective B2 Old French origin wanton /ˈwɒn.tən/ · WON-tuhn بے پرواغیر ذمہ داربے فکری Roman Urdu: beparwah ENGLISH MEANING recklessly playful or unrestrained; lacking moral restraint. ‘Wanton’ describes actions or attitudes that are carefree to the point of being careless about consequences. It is often used for mischievous, scandalous, or overly indulgent behavior. The word[...]
verb B2 Middle English origin plunge /plʌndʒ/ · pluhnj غوطہ لگاناڈوب جاناپھاونک Roman Urdu: ghota lagana ENGLISH MEANING To jump or dive quickly into something. ‘Plunge’ describes a sudden, often forceful, movement downward or into a medium such as water, air, or a situation. It can also refer to a rapid decline in numbers or[...]
idiom B1 English origin knock on wood /ˈnɒk ɒn wʊd/ · nok on wood لکڑی پر ہاتھ تھپتھپاناکسی بدقسمتی سے بچنے کے لیے لکڑی کو تھپتھپانادستک دینا (بدقسمتی روکنے کیلئے) Roman Urdu: kisi buri taqdeer se bachne ke liye lakri par haath thapna ENGLISH MEANING A phrase used to avoid attracting bad luck after a[...]
noun B1 Old English origin whim /wɪm/ · whim (like wim) اچھاہدل کی خواہشچاہ Roman Urdu: dil ki khwahish ENGLISH MEANING A sudden desire or change of mind. A whim is an impulsive notion that appears without much forethought. It is often spontaneous and may lead to a quick decision or action. Use it when[...]
verb B1 Old English origin blossom /ˈblɑːsəm/ · BLOSS-uhm پھولناپھول آناکھلنا Roman Urdu: phoolna ENGLISH MEANING To develop or mature in a promising way, like a flower opening. Blossom describes the process of growth or improvement, especially when something or someone becomes more attractive, confident, or skilled. It is often used metaphorically for personal development,[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin obdurate /əbˈdjʊrət/ · ub-DYU-rət سخت دلغیر لچکدارمستقل مزاج Roman Urdu: sakht dil ENGLISH MEANING Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or feeling. An obdurate person is unyieldingly stubborn and shows little or no empathy. The word is often used for attitudes that are hard‑hearted or inflexible. It carries a slightly formal[...]
noun B1 Latin origin apex /ˈeɪpɛks/ · AY-pex چوٹیقلمینقطۂ اعلی Roman Urdu: Choti ENGLISH MEANING The highest point or tip of something. Apex denotes the topmost point of an object, such as the peak of a mountain or the tip of a triangle. It is also used figuratively for the pinnacle of a career, achievement,[...]
idiom B2 English (American), from Joseph Heller's 1961 novel origin catch-22 /ˈkætʃ ˈtwɛnti ˈtuː/ · katch twen-tee-too پریشانی کا دُہرا تناقضدوہرے مسئلےناقابلِ حل معاملہ Roman Urdu: Preshani ka dohraa tanaquz ENGLISH MEANING A paradoxical situation where the solution is made impossible by the problem itself. A catch‑22 describes a dilemma in which any attempt to[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin circuitous /səˈkɜː.tju.əs/ · sur-KUR-tyoo-uhs گول مَولپیچی ہوئیدورانی Roman Urdu: gol mol ENGLISH MEANING Long, indirect, and not straight. Something described as circuitous takes a roundabout path or uses many twists and turns. It is often used for routes, explanations, or arguments that are unnecessarily complex. The word adds a formal tone[...]