verb · B1
shelter
ओट लेना / शरण लेना
to stay under or behind something to protect yourself from rain, wind, or sun.
“Kabir and Meera had to shelter under a small shop's awning until the sudden downpour stopped.”
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verb · B1
ओट लेना / शरण लेना
to stay under or behind something to protect yourself from rain, wind, or sun.
“Kabir and Meera had to shelter under a small shop's awning until the sudden downpour stopped.”
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खिसकना / जगह बदलना
to move or change slightly from one position, place, or direction to another
“The patient had to shift his position in the waiting room chair to feel more comfortable.”
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छा जाना / नाम कमाना
to perform exceptionally well or show great talent in a particular situation or activity
“Karan really began to shine once he was given the chance to lead the marketing project.”
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लॉन्च करना / जारी करना
to officially release a new software product or a specific feature to the public
“After months of hard work, the team is finally ready to ship the new mobile app updates.”
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कांपना / थरथराना
to shake slightly because you are feeling cold, sick, or very afraid
“Arjun started to shiver as he waited for the bus in the heavy rain without an umbrella.”
Practise this word →noun · B1
झटका / गहरा सदमा
a sudden feeling of great surprise or upset caused by something completely unexpected
“It came as a shock to Neha when she discovered her flight was cancelled without any notice.”
Practise this word →adjective · B1
हैरान कर देने वाला / चौंकाने वाला
extremely surprising in a way that is very upsetting or difficult to believe
“It was truly shocking to see how much plastic waste had washed up on the beach overnight.”
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दाम पता करना / मोल-भाव करना
to visit different stores or websites to compare prices and quality before choosing what to buy
“Before buying this expensive laptop, Kabir decided to shop around to find the best possible price online.”
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कम समय में / ऐन वक्त पर
with very little time to prepare or react before something happens or needs to be done.
“I am so sorry for the short notice, but I need to cancel our lunch meeting today.”
Practise this word →adjective · B1
कम समय के लिए / थोड़े समय का
lasting for or relating to only a small amount of time rather than the future.
“Rohan decided to take a short-term job at the cafe while waiting for his exam results.”
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कमी / किल्लत
a situation where there is not enough of something that people need or want.
“The local market is facing a severe shortage of fresh milk due to the heavy rains.”
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छोटा रास्ता / शॉर्टकट
a quicker or more direct way to get somewhere instead of the usual route
“We can save ten minutes if we take a shortcut through the park.”
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चुने हुए नाम / अंतिम सूची
a small group of people or things chosen from a larger group for final consideration
“After reviewing over fifty applications, the manager finally selected four candidates for the final shortlist.”
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जल्द ही / बस अभी
in a very short time from now or after a specific event
“Please remain seated as the flight to Mumbai will be landing shortly at the airport.”
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धक्का देना / जोर से ढकेलना
to push someone or something in a rough, careless, or forceful way
“A man tried to shove past Arjun to get onto the crowded Delhi Metro train first.”
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जगह दिखाना / सैर कराना
to lead someone through a new place and explain its different parts or features.
“Welcome to the team, Arjun! Let me show you around the office and introduce you to everyone.”
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दिखावा करना / रौब झाड़ना
to act in a way that intentionally displays your skills or possessions to impress others.
“Arjun started doing one-handed push-ups at the gym just to show off to the new trainer.”
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आभार जताना / शुक्रिया अदा करना
to do something kind or give a gift to express your gratitude for help or kindness.
“To show her appreciation for the extra help, Meera brought home-made sweets for her team today.”
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जगह दिखाना / सैर कराना
to lead a person through a place and point out the interesting or important parts.
“Since it was Kabir's first day at the office, Meera offered to show him around the building.”
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आना / पहुँचना
to arrive at a place where people are expecting you
“I waited at the café for an hour before Kabir finally showed up.”
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दिखाना / प्रदर्शन करना
to display the best qualities or features of something in an attractive way
“The annual cultural fest is a great platform for students to showcase their hidden artistic talents.”
Practise this word →noun · B1
हल्की बारिश / बौछारें
short periods of rain that start and stop quickly rather than lasting all day.
“The weather forecast predicts light showers this afternoon, so we should carry an umbrella for our walk.”
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पवित्र स्थल / स्मारक
A place that is respected or kept holy because it is connected to a special person.
“Every morning, Kabir lights a small lamp at the family shrine in the corner of his living room.”
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छोटा हो जाना / सिकुड़ना
to become smaller in size or amount, especially after being washed or dried.
“I was disappointed to see that my new cotton kurta started to shrink after the first wash.”
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झाड़ी
a low woody plant that has several stems instead of a single trunk.
“Arjun spent the morning planting a new flowering shrub near the entrance of his small garden.”
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कंधे उचकाना
to lift your shoulders up and down quickly to show you do not know or care
“When I asked Arjun where he had left the car keys, he just shrugged and walked away.”
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चुप हो जाना / बातचीत बंद करना
to stop communicating or showing feelings because you are upset, overwhelmed, or defensive
“Whenever Arjun tries to talk about his feelings, he feels judged and eventually just shuts down.”
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भाई या बहन / सगा भाई-बहन
a person who has the same parents as another; a brother or sister.
“Growing up, Arjun and his younger sibling were always competing to see who could finish their homework first.”
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दुष्प्रभाव / साइड इफेक्ट
an extra, usually unpleasant result that a drug or medicine has on your body
“The doctor warned me that drowsiness is a common side effect of this new allergy medication.”
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दुष्प्रभाव / साइड इफेक्ट
an unwanted or unexpected result that happens after taking a medicine or drug
“The doctor warned Kabir that feeling drowsy is a common side effect of this allergy medication.”
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पटरी / फुटपाथ
a hard path for people to walk on at the side of a street
“Arjun always walks on the sidewalk to stay safe from the fast-moving cars on the main road.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · A2
लॉग इन करना / साइन इन करना
to enter your personal details like a username or password to start using a computer system
“Before you can check your office emails, you need to sign in using your employee ID.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · B2
मंजूरी देना / फाइनल अप्रूवल देना
to give official or formal approval for a plan, document, or decision to proceed.
“The project can only move forward once the department head signs off on the final budget.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · B1
लॉग आउट करना / सेशन खत्म करना
to end your session on a website or computer so the account is no longer active.
“Before leaving the cyber café, Kabir made sure to sign out of his personal email account.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · A2
रजिस्टर करना / जुड़ना
to put your name on a list to join an activity, service, or organization
“Priya decided to sign up for a monthly gym membership to stay active after work.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · B1
नाम लिखवाना / रजिस्टर करना
to put your name on a list to join a course or take part in an activity.
“Priya decided to sign up for a weekend pottery workshop to learn a new creative skill.”
Practise this word →verb · B1
इंडिकेटर देना / इशारा देना
to use a light on a vehicle to show you are turning or changing direction.
“Always signal early before changing lanes on the highway so that other drivers can slow down.”
Practise this word →adjective · B2
काफ़ी बड़ा / महत्वपूर्ण
large or important enough to be noticed or have a real effect.
“After three months of regular exercise, Arjun noticed a significant improvement in his overall energy levels.”
Practise this word →adverb · B2
काफ़ी हद तक / काफ़ी
in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed
“Since we launched the new app, our daily sales have increased significantly.”
Practise this word →adjective · B1
एकदम शांत / खामोश
making no sound or having no noise at all in a place or situation.
“The entire library was completely silent as students prepared for their final competitive exams.”
Practise this word →adverb · B1
चुपचाप / बिना आवाज़ के
in a way that does not make any noise or sound.
“The young man walked silently past his sleeping parents so he wouldn't wake them up.”
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आसान बनाना / सरल करना
to make something less complicated so that it is easier for people to understand
“The manager asked Kabir to simplify the project report so the clients could understand it easily.”
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सच्चा / ईमानदार
saying what you really feel or believe without trying to deceive someone
“Karan made a sincere effort to fix the mistake by staying late and double-checking the report.”
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दिल बैठ जाना / मायूस होना
to suddenly feel a strong sense of sadness, disappointment, or loss of hope
“Arjun's heart began to sink when he saw the 'House Full' sign at the cinema hall.”
Practise this word →adjective · C1
संदेह होना / शक होना
having doubts that something is true, useful, or will work as promised
“Arjun remained skeptical when the salesperson claimed the new water purifier required no maintenance for five years.”
Practise this word →verb · A2
छोड़ देना / न करना
to choose not to do something that you usually do or are expected to do.
“I decided to skip the gym today because I had to finish an urgent office report.”
Practise this word →verb · A2
लाइन काटना / बीच में घुसना
to move ahead of others waiting in a line instead of waiting for your turn.
“A man tried to skip the line at the metro station, but the security guard stopped him.”
Practise this word →phrasal verb · B1
सोचकर कल बताना / समय लेकर सोचना
to wait until the following day before making an important choice or giving an answer
“The job offer sounds great, but I need to sleep on it before I sign anything.”
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