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Aback
Meaning: adverb meaning to be surprised or startled (چونک جانا)
Sentences:
1- She was taken aback by the unexpected news of her promotion.
2 - The audience was taken aback by the dramatic twist at the end of the play.
3 - He was taken aback when he saw the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
Abandon
Meaning: verb meaning to leave someone or something completely or to give up something without intending to return to it (چھوڑ دینا)
Sentences:
They had to abandon their home due to the impending (about to happen) flood.
The explorers were forced to abandon their expedition when they ran out of supplies.
She decided to abandon her old habits and start a new, healthier lifestyle.
Abase
Urdu Meaning: ذلیل کرنا
English Meaning: To lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem; to humiliate or degrade.
Sentences:
The manager’s harsh words served to abase the employee in front of his colleagues.
She refused to abase herself by begging for forgiveness after being wrongfully accused.
The conquerors sought to abase the vanquished (مغلوب ، شکست زدہ) king by making him kneel in public.
Abashed
Urdu meanings: شرمندہ، نادم
English Meaning: Feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
Sentences:
She felt abashed when she realized she had forgotten her friend’s birthday.
He was abashed by his mistake during the presentation.
The student was abashed when the teacher called him out for not doing his homework.
Abbreviate
Urdu Meaning: اختصار کرنا
English Meaning: To shorten a word, phrase, or text.
Sentences:
In written communication, people often abbreviate “appointment” as “appt.”
The professor asked the students to abbreviate their lengthy essays for the summary assignment.
Due to limited space, the newspaper had to abbreviate several articles.
Abide
Urdu meanings: قبول کرنا، ماننا
English Meaning: verb meaning to accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
Sentences:
Despite the disagreements, they agreed to abide by the referee’s final decision.
As a responsible citizen, he pledged (عہد) to abide by the laws of the land.
The students promised to abide by the school’s code of conduct throughout the academic year.
Abduct
Urdu Meaning: اغوا کرنا
English Meaning: verb meaning to take someone away illegally by force or deception.
Sentences:
- The child was abducted from the playground while playing with friends.
- The police launched an investigation after reports of a woman being abducted near the mall.
- The movie plot revolves around an alien species that abducts humans for experiments.
Abhor
Urdu meanings: نفرت کرنا
English Meaning: Verb meaning to regard with disgust (کراہت) and hatred.
Sentences:
She abhors cruelty to animals and actively campaigns for animal rights.
He abhors dishonesty and always strives to be truthful in all his dealings.
Many people abhor the idea of violence and seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
Abiding
Urdu meanings: مستقل، دائمی
English Meaning:Adjective meaning lasting for a long time; enduring.
Sentences:
- She has an abiding love for classical music that has remained with her since childhood.
- His abiding respect for his teachers was evident in the way he spoke about them.
- Despite the challenges, they shared an abiding friendship that stood the test of time.
Abject
Urdu Meanings: بدحال، افسوسناک، ذلت آمیز
English Meaning: Adjective meaning extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.
Sentences:
- The family lived in abject poverty, struggling to afford even the basic necessities of life.
- His abject apology showed how deeply he regretted his actions and how willing he was to make amends.
- The failure of the project left him in an abject state of despair (مایوسی) questioning his abilities and future
Abjure
Urdu meanings: انکار کرنا، ترک کرنا
English Meaning: To renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim, usually under oath or with a formal declaration.
Sentences:
After years of conflict, he decided to abjure his allegiance to the rebel faction. (a group opposing the established government)
She abjured her previous beliefs after realizing they were based on misinformation.
The witness was asked to abjure his previous statements in court under penalty of perjury.(refers to the legal consequences or punishment one might face for lying or making false statements while under oath in a legal proceeding.)
Ablaze
Urdu Meaning: شعلہ زن
English Meaning: On fire; burning brightly and intensely.
Sentences:
The entire forest was ablaze after the lightning strike.
The city skyline was ablaze with lights during the New Year’s celebration.
Her eyes were ablaze with excitement when she received the award.
Able bodied
Urdu meanings: تندرست، مضبوط
English Meaning: Adjective meaning physically strong and healthy, capable of performing tasks or work.
Sentences:
The job requires an able-bodied individual to handle the physical demands of the construction site.
Despite being an able-bodied athlete, he was careful to avoid injury during his rigorous training.
The organization prefers hiring able-bodied volunteers to assist with the heavy lifting and setup at the charity event.
Ablution
Urdu Meaning: وضو، تطہیر
English Meaning: A noun referring to the act of washing oneself, typically for religious or ritual purification.
Sentences:
He performed his ablutions before the prayer, as required by his faith.
The temple had a special area designated for ritual ablutions.
She felt a sense of calm after completing her morning ablutions
Abnegate
Urdu meanings: ترک کر دینا
English Meaning: verb meaning to renounce or reject something desired; to deny oneself something.
Sentences:
He decided to abnegate all worldly pleasures and dedicate himself entirely to spiritual pursuits.
The politician vowed to abnegate any personal gain from his position and focus solely on serving the community.
She had to abnegate her dream of becoming an artist in order to pursue a more stable career in finance.
Abenegation
Urdu meanings: ترک, انکار, خود انکاری
English Meaning: The act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial.(self sacrifice)
Sentences:
1 - Her abnegation of personal luxuries allowed her to donate more to charity.
2 - The monk’s life is one of strict abnegation, focusing solely on spiritual growth.
3 - He practiced abnegation by refusing to indulge in unnecessary pleasures.
Aboard
Urdu meanings: جہاز پر, سوار
English Meaning: On or into (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle).
Sentences:
All passengers must be aboard the plane at least 30 minutes before departure.
The children were excited to be aboard the train for their first long journey.
He was invited aboard the yacht for an evening cruise.
Abode
Urdu meanings: رہائشگاہ
English Meaning: noun meaning a place of residence; a house or home.
Sentences:
1 - After years of traveling, they finally settled in a quaint (charmingly old-fashioned) abode by the sea.
2 - The ancient abode had a mysterious charm, attracting visitors from all over the world.
3 - She always dreamed of an abode in the countryside, surrounded by nature.
Abolish (Synonym of Abrogate)
Urdu Meaning: ختم کرنا
English Meaning: verb meaning to formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
Sentences:
1 - The government decided to abolish the outdated law that restricted free speech.
2 - Many activists are working tirelessly to abolish child labor across the globe.
3 - The new policy aims to abolish all forms of discrimination in the workplace.
Abolition
Urdu Meaning: خاتمہ
English Meaning: noun meaning the action or an act of formally ending or putting an end to a system, practice, or institution.
Sentences:
1 - The abolition of slavery in the 19th century was a monumental step towards human rights.
2 - The group campaigned for the abolition of the death penalty.
3 - The abolition of the outdated policy led to more progressive workplace practices.
Abominate (Synonym of “Abhor”)
Urdu Meaning: نفرت کرنا
English Meaning: verb meaning to detest or loathe (feel intense dislike /disgust for) intensely.
Sentences:
1 - She abominates the idea of animal cruelty and actively campaigns against it.
2 - Many people abominate the practice of littering (improperly disposing of trash) in public places.
3 - He abominates dishonesty and values integrity above all else.
Aboriginal
Urdu Meaning: دیسی، اصلی
English Meaning: adjective referring to the original inhabitants of a region, especially before colonization; indigenous (native).
Sentences:
The aboriginal art on the cave walls provided insights into the culture of the early inhabitants of the region.
The museum featured an exhibit on aboriginal traditions and how they have been preserved over centuries.
The government has made efforts to recognize and support the rights of aboriginal communities across the country.
Aborigine
Urdu Meaning: اصلی باشندہ
English Meaning: A noun referring to the original or earliest known inhabitants of a region, particularly used to describe the indigenous people of Australia.
Sentences:
The art created by the Aborigine people on the cave walls provided insights into the culture of the early inhabitants of the region.
The museum featured an exhibit on Aborigine traditions and how they have been preserved over centuries.
The government has made efforts to recognize and support the rights of Aborigine communities across the country.
Abort
Urdu Meanings: ناکام کرنا, ختم کرنا
English Meaning: To terminate something prematurely or before it is completed.
Sentences:
- The mission was aborted due to a sudden equipment failure.
- They decided to abort the project after realizing it was not meeting the objectives.
- The flight was aborted because of severe weather conditions.