इंग्रजी

function

gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 800
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 entity
1

Purpose or role of something

The job or use of something or someone.

वापर नमुना: the function of [something] is to [verb]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
समानार्थी शब्द
role (Often refers to a person's position or responsibilities rather than an object's purpose.) | purpose (Focuses more on the reason something exists rather than how it operates.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
सहप्रयोग
primary function |serve a function |perform a function |important function
विषय
daily life |work |technology |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
  • This button's function is to start the machine.
  • Her function in the team is to manage schedules.
  • The museum serves an educational function.
  • The function of this software is data analysis.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The function of a pen is to write.
  • A teacher's function is to help students learn.
  • The function of the fridge is to keep food cold.
  • The function of the phone is to make calls.
नाम B2 event
2

Formal social gathering

A big and important party or meeting, often for work or special occasions.

वापर नमुना: attend a function
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
समानार्थी शब्द
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.) | gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
सहप्रयोग
official function |charity function |attend a function
विषय
social |business |daily_life |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • We were invited to a charity function at the hotel.
  • The mayor will speak at the official function tonight.
  • They met at a business function last year.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I went to a school function yesterday.
  • He spoke at a company function.
  • They met at a wedding function.
नाम technical B2 entity
3

Named code block in programming

In computer programming, a part of code that does one job and can be used again.

वापर नमुना: call a function
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
समानार्थी शब्द
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
सहप्रयोग
define a function |call a function |function parameters
विषय
technology |computing
उदाहरणे
  • This program has a search function for finding files.
  • You can define your own functions in the script.
  • The login process is handled by this function.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I wrote a function to add two numbers.
  • This game has a save function.
  • We use a print function to show text.
क्रियापद B1 action
4

Operate or work properly

To work or do what it is supposed to do.

वापर नमुना: [something] functions as [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.) | work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
सहप्रयोग
function properly |function effectively |no longer functions
विषय
daily life |technology |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
  • My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
  • The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My watch does not function now.
  • This car still functions well.
  • The light will not function without power.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
func - tion (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: function
  • Plural: function, functions
Verb
  • Base: function
  • 3rd Person Singular: functions
  • Present Participle: functioning
  • Past: functioned
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
functions noun functioning verb functioned verb
Core family
functional adjective B1
Related words
functionally adverb functionality noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
dysfunction noun B2 dysfunctional adjective malfunction noun B2
वाक्प्रचार

function as

1
/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase

Serve the role of something else

To do the job of something else.

उदाहरणे
  • This room functions as both an office and a guest bedroom.
  • Her phone functions as her camera when she travels.

in full functioning order

1
/ˈɪn fˈʊl fˈʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase

Operating completely and correctly

Working fully and without problems.

उदाहरणे
  • The car was in full functioning order before the trip.
  • We need to make sure all systems are in full functioning order.

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