Vocabulary Spotlight
Dearth
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कमी (Kami) – A severe shortage or lack of something.
Pronunciation
[durth]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Lack – अभाव (Abhaav)
Related Words
Shortage – अभाव (Abhaav)
Word Origin
“Dearth” Middle English aur Old English se aaya hai, jisme iska arth hai “scarcity ya lack”.
– “Dearth” comes from Middle and Old English, meaning “scarcity or lack.”
Word Family
Noun: Dearth – कमी (Kami)
Adjective: Dearthful – कम मात्रा में (Kam maatra mein)
Usage Examples
1. Gaon mein pani ki dearth ke kaaran log pareshan hain.
– Due to the dearth of water in the village, people are struggling.
2. Sheher mein talent ki dearth ke kaaran naye logon ko naukri mil rahi hai.
– The dearth of talent in the city is creating job opportunities for newcomers.
Cultural Note
India mein “dearth” shabd ko aksar kisi vastu ya suvidha ki kami ko bayan karne ke liye istemal kiya jata hai, jaise resources ya utilities ki kami mein.
In Context
Dearth ka use zyada tar situations mein hota hai jab kisi cheez ki kami ya shortfall hota hai, jaise ki water dearth, food dearth, ya resources ki kami.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Dearth” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Dearth” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?