phrase B2 English (from Latin "sal" meaning salt, via a 17th‑century proverb) origin take it with a grain of salt /teɪk ɪt wɪð ə ɡreɪn əv sɔːlt/ · tayk it with a grain uv sawlt نمک کے ایک دانے کے ساتھ لیناآہستہ‑آہستہ سمجھناشک کے ساتھ لینا Roman Urdu: namak ke aik dane ke saath lena[...]
verb B2 Latin origin efface /ɪˈfeɪs/ · ih-FACE حذف کرنادور کرنامٹانا Roman Urdu: hifz karna ENGLISH MEANING To erase, wipe out, or make something disappear. Efface means to remove or erase something, especially traces or marks, as in editing text or fading memories. It often implies a subtle or complete removal rather than outright destruction.[...]
name A1 Arabic origin Aisha /ˈaɪʃə/ · EYE-sha عائشہعیشہعایشة Roman Urdu: Aisha ENGLISH MEANING A female name meaning ‘alive’ or ‘living’. Aisha is a popular Arabic‑origin name for girls, signifying a lively or thriving person. It is widely used across Muslim communities and conveys warmth and vitality. The name also carries historical reverence due to[...]
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[...]
noun B2 Italian origin crescendo /krəˈʃɛn.doʊ/ · kruh-SHEN-doh آہستہ آہستہ بڑھتا ہوا آوازسُر کی تدریجی شدتپرتے سرگوشی کی بڑھوتری Roman Urdu: krasendo ENGLISH MEANING A gradual increase in loudness or intensity. Crescendo describes a steady rise in volume or force, most often used in music when the sound gets louder over time. It can also[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin pluvial /ˈpluːviəl/ · ploo-vee-uhl بارش سے متعلقبارانیبارش والا Roman Urdu: baarish se mutalliq ENGLISH MEANING Relating to rain or occurring during rain. Pluvial is used mainly in scientific or formal contexts to describe weather, climate, or geological periods marked by heavy rainfall. You might hear it in phrases like 'pluvial season'[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin disparate /dɪˈspærət/ · dis-PA-reyt مختلفغیر متشابہمتفاوت Roman Urdu: Mukhtalif ENGLISH MEANING Essentially different or unlike. Disparate describes two or more things that are so unlike that they cannot be compared directly. It stresses a striking contrast in qualities, categories, or characteristics. Use it when you want to highlight a deep or[...]
verb B2 Old French origin languish /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ · LANG-gwish کمزور پڑناپست ہوناغیر فعال ہونا Roman Urdu: kamzor padna ENGLISH MEANING To become weak, lose vitality, or fall into decline. Languish describes a gradual loss of strength, health, or spirit, often because of neglect or adverse conditions. It is used for living things, emotions, or even[...]
idiom B1 American English origin keep your chin up /kiːp jɔːr tʃɪn ʌp/ · keep yohr CHIN up حوصلہ رکھوہمت مت ہاروپریشان نہ ہو Roman Urdu: Hosla rakho ENGLISH MEANING Stay positive and confident despite difficulties. Use this idiom to encourage someone who is facing a setback or feeling down. It suggests keeping a brave[...]
verb B2 Latin origin placate /pləˈkeɪt/ · pla-KAIT تسلی دیناسکون بخشناپُرسکون کرنا Roman Urdu: Tasalli dena ENGLISH MEANING To make someone less angry or hostile. To placate is to calm a person who is upset, angry, or hostile, often by offering something agreeable or making concessions. It is used when you want to reduce tension[...]