book
gb/bˈʊk/ us/bˈʊk/
A1
इंग्रजी
~ 300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम
A1
entity
1
A set of bound written pages
A set of pages with writing, joined together in a cover.
वापर नमुना:
read [a book]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'notebook'; a book contains complete works or information, while a notebook is blank or for writing notes.
समानार्थी शब्द
volume (More formal or technical term for a single book, especially in a series.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ebook (A digital version rather than a physical book.)
सहप्रयोग
read a book
|borrow a book
|write a book
|open a book
|close a book
विषय
education
|literature
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She borrowed a book from the library.
- The book was full of interesting stories.
- He wrote a book about his travels.
- I left my book on the table.
- This book has over three hundred pages.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I read a book every night.
- This is my favorite book.
- The book is on the desk.
- She gives me a book to read.
- We buy a new book.
क्रियापद
A2
action
2
Arrange in advance for use
To ask for and keep something, like a room or ticket, for the future.
वापर नमुना:
book [something] [for someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'buy'; booking means reserving, not necessarily paying at that moment.
समानार्थी शब्द
reserve (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal; used in similar contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
cancel (To remove or stop the arrangement that was previously booked.)
सहप्रयोग
book a hotel
|book a ticket
|book an appointment
|book a flight
विषय
travel
|business
|daily life
|daily_life
उदाहरणे
- I need to book a table for dinner.
- She booked two tickets to the concert.
- They booked a hotel room near the beach.
- We should book an appointment with the doctor.
- He booked the hall for the wedding.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I book a seat on the bus.
- We book a room at the hotel.
- She books two tickets for the movie.
- They book an appointment with the doctor.
- I will book a table for lunch.
क्रियापद
B2
action
3
Officially record an arrest or charge
When police write your name and details because they think you broke the law.
वापर नमुना:
book [someone] [for something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this with reserving something; in legal contexts, it means official police recording of an offense.
समानार्थी शब्द
charge (More general legal term; 'book' refers specifically to police recording details.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
release (To let someone go without charges or after charges are dropped.)
सहप्रयोग
book a suspect
|book someone for speeding
विषय
law
|crime
|communication
उदाहरणे
- The police booked him for theft.
- She was booked on suspicion of fraud.
- They booked several people after the protest turned violent.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The police book him for stealing.
- They book her for driving too fast.
- He is booked by the police.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
book
IPA
GB/bˈʊk/
US/bˈʊk/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
book (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
- Base: book
- Plural: books
Verb
- Base: book
- 3rd Person Singular: books
- Present Participle: booking
- Past: booked
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
by the book
1/bˈaɪ ðə bˈʊk/
idiom
Follow rules strictly
To do something exactly as the rules say.
उदाहरणे
- The lawyer handled the case by the book.
- He runs his business by the book.
in someone's good books
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɡˈʊd bˈʊks/
idiom
informal
Favored by someone
When someone likes you or is pleased with you at this time.
उदाहरणे
- I'm in my boss's good books after finishing the project early.
- She's in her teacher's good books these days.
throw the book at someone
1/θɹˈoʊ ðə bˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
Give maximum punishment allowed
To punish someone as much as the law or rules allow.
उदाहरणे
- The judge threw the book at him for repeated offenses.
- If you lie to them, they'll throw the book at you.
don't judge a book by its cover
1/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom
Don't decide by appearance only
Do not decide what something or someone is like just by how they look.
उदाहरणे
- He seems unfriendly, but don't judge a book by its cover.
- The hotel looked small, but it was beautiful inside—don't judge a book by its cover.
don't judge a book by its cover
2/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom
Don't judge by looks alone
Don't decide what something is like only from how it looks outside.
उदाहरणे
- She seems quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover.
- The restaurant looks small, but don't judge a book by its cover.
hit the books
1/hˈɪt ðə bˈʊks/
idiom
informal
Study hard and seriously
To study with focus and energy.
उदाहरणे
- I have exams next week, so it's time to hit the books.
- I can't go out tonight—I need to hit the books for tomorrow's exam.
- She stayed home all weekend hitting the books.
- It's time to hit the books if you want to pass.