Vocabulary Spotlight
Alleged
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: कथित (Kathit) – Said or claimed to be true, often without proof; used when referring to something that has been asserted but not verified.
Pronunciation
[uh-lejd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Asserted – दावा किया गया (Daawa Kiya Gaya)
Related Words
Claimed – दावा किया गया (Daawa Kiya Gaya)
Word Origin
“Alleged” shabd Latin “allegare” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to declare” ya “to claim.” English mein yeh shabd kisi daawa ya accusation ko darshane ke liye use kiya jata hai jo abhi proof nahi hua hai.
– “Alleged” comes from the Latin word “allegare,” meaning “to declare” or “to claim.” In English, it is often used for unproven claims or accusations.
Word Family
Verb: Allege – आरोप लगाना (Aarop Lagana)
Noun: Allegation – आरोप (Aarop)
Usage Examples
1. Alleged thief ko police ne evidence ke bina arrest kiya.
– The alleged thief was arrested by the police without evidence.
2. Company ne alleged fraud ka investigation shuru kiya.
– The company started an investigation into the alleged fraud.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein “alleged” shabd ka use aksar media aur court cases mein hota hai jab kisi vyakti par aarop lagta hai lekin abhi tak proof nahi hota. Yeh term unverified claims ko darshane ke liye common hai.
In Context
“Alleged” ka istemaal aksar court aur media mein un logon ya situations ke liye hota hai jinke khilaf bina proof ke aarop laga ho, jaise “alleged criminal” ya “alleged crime.”
Vocabulary Challenge
“Alleged” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Alleged” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?