Vocabulary Spotlight
Astound
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: चौंका देना (Chonka dena) – To greatly surprise or amaze someone.
Pronunciation
[uh-stound]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Stun – स्तब्ध कर देना (Stabd kar dena)
Related Words
Shock – झटका (Jhatka)
Word Origin
“Astound” Middle English ke “astonen” shabd se aaya hai, jo Old French aur Latin “attonare” (to strike with thunder) par based hai.
– The word “Astound” originates from Middle English “astonen,” derived from Old French and Latin “attonare,” meaning “to strike with thunder.”
Word Family
Verb: Astound – चौंका देना (Chonka dena)
Adjective: Astounding – हैरान करने वाला (Hairaan karne wala)
Noun: Astonishment – आश्चर्य (Aashcharya)
Usage Examples
1. Uske dance performance ne sabko astound kar diya.
– Her dance performance astounded everyone.
2. Scientist ke naye research findings ne duniya ko astound kar diya.
– The scientist’s new research findings astounded the world.
Cultural Note
India mein, “astound” shabd ka prayog aise moments mein hota hai jab koi unexpected ya prabhavit karne waali baat saamne aati hai, jaise kisi ka extraordinary talent ya shocking news.
In Context
“Astound” shabd ko aksar media aur daily conversations mein use kiya jata hai jab kisi bhi cheez ne logon ko achaanak prabhavit kiya ho ya surprise diya ho, jaise movies, sports achievements, ya scientific discoveries mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Astound” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Astound” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?