Vocabulary Spotlight
Byword
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: पर्याय या प्रतीक (Pariyay ya pratik) – A person, thing, or concept that is a perfect example of a particular quality; often used as a synonym or symbol for something.
Pronunciation
[bahy-wurd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Symbol – प्रतीक (pratik)
Related Words
Standard – मानक (maanak)
Word Origin
“Byword” shabd purani English aur Germanic origin se aya hai, jisme iska matlab ek proverb ya example hota tha jo kisi cheez ko represent karta hai.
– “Byword” comes from Old English and Germanic origins, where it referred to a proverb or a notable example representing something.
Word Family
Noun: Byword – प्रतीक या पर्याय (pratik ya pariyay)
Related Verb: Represent – प्रतिनिधित्व करना (pratinidhitva karna)
Usage Examples
1. Mahatma Gandhi ek byword hain simplicity aur peace ke liye.
– Mahatma Gandhi is a byword for simplicity and peace.
2. Paris fashion ke elegance ka byword hai.
– Paris is a byword for elegance in fashion.
Cultural Note
India mein log byword ka use tab karte hain jab kisi cheez ya vyakti ko kisi specific quality ka perfect example dikhana ho, jaise kisi prashansa ke roop mein.
In Context
“Byword” ka use kisi person, place, ya cheez ke synonym ke roop mein hota hai jo kisi particular quality ka perfect example ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Byword” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Byword” shabd ka origin kis language se hai?