HinKhoj Dictionary

English Hindi Dictionary | अंग्रेज़ी हिन्दी शब्दकोश

Spring idioms


spring into action: to suddenly start doing something (अचानक कुछ काम करना शुरू करना)
spring to mind: to suddenly think of something (किसी चीज़ के बारे में अचानक सोचना/ दिमाग में आना)
spring to life: to suddenly start doing something or to become more alive (सचेत होना)
spring something on someone: to surprise someone (or trick someone) (आश्चर्यचकित करना)
spring to someone's defense: to immediately defend someone from verbal or physical attack (किसी का बचाव करना)

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One word substitution


Water fit for drinking - Potable
Without life - Inanimate
Without payment - Gratis
Words written on the tomb of a person - Epitaph
Work for which no salary is paid - Honorary
Worship of idols - Idolatry

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English words borrowed from Spanish


Breeze - A gentle blow or moderate current of air
(Spanish word: Brisa)
Guerrilla - A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces
Meaning
(Spanish word: Guerrilla)
Patio - An open area or a courtyard attached to a house
(Spanish word: Patio)
Stampede - A sudden frenzied rush of people or animals
(Spanish word: Estampida)

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Phrasal verbs


Bring up – to look after a child and to educate them
I was brought up by my grandparents.
Bump into someone – to meet someone without planning to
I bumped into Amit when I was in town.
Carry on – to continue
He carried on talking while I played video game.
Catch up (with) – to reach the same standard as someone else
I caught up with my schoolwork after I returned to school.
Check in – to show your ticket and other documents at the airport
We checked in at least two hours before the flight.
Cut down on – to eat less of something
Kunal is cutting down on fast food.

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Quote of the week


A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.
एक सृजनशील व्यक्ति कुछ कर पाने की उम्मीद से प्रेरित होता है, दूसरों को होड़ में हराने की उम्मीद से नहीं।

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