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इंग्रजी

major

gb/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/ us/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective B1 property
1

Very large or important

Very big or very important.

वापर नमुना: a major [problem/change/event]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'major' with 'main'; 'major' emphasizes size or importance, while 'main' emphasizes being the primary one.
समानार्थी शब्द
significant (Implies meaningful or notable importance, often less extreme than 'major'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
minor (Describes something small or less important, the opposite of 'major' in this sense.)
सहप्रयोग
major change |major problem |major event |major role |major factor
विषय
general |importance |measurement |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • Climate change is a major challenge of our time.
  • She played a major role in the success of the project.
  • Losing his job was a major setback for him.
  • Traffic accidents are a major cause of injury.
  • The company announced a major expansion into Asia.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This is a major problem for the city.
  • He made a major change to the plan.
  • The storm caused major damage to houses.
  • We have a major test tomorrow.
  • A major road is closed today.
नाम B2 entity
2

Military officer rank above captain

An officer in the army, above a captain and below a lieutenant colonel.

वापर नमुना: [someone] is a major in [the army]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'major' as a noun (rank) with 'major' as an adjective (important). Context usually makes it clear.
समानार्थी शब्द
officer (A general term for someone with a military rank; less specific than 'major'.)
सहप्रयोग
army major |air force major |promoted to major
विषय
military |politics |law
उदाहरणे
  • Major Smith will lead the training exercise.
  • He was promoted to major after ten years of service.
  • The major inspected the troops before the parade.
  • She served as a major in the air force.
  • Major Thompson addressed the soldiers.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My uncle is a major in the army.
  • The major spoke to the soldiers.
  • She became a major last year.
  • The major gave us orders.
  • He is now a major in the air force.
नाम B1 entity
3

Main subject of study at college

The main subject you study at college or university.

वापर नमुना: [someone] majors in [subject] / [someone's] major is [subject]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'major' (main subject) with 'degree' (the qualification received).
समानार्थी शब्द
specialization (Focus of study, often used in academic contexts; can be broader than 'major'.)
सहप्रयोग
choose a major |declare a major |biology major
विषय
education
उदाहरणे
  • Her major is computer science.
  • He decided to change his major from physics to economics.
  • As an English major, she reads a lot of literature.
  • Choosing the right major can affect your career path.
  • They offer over fifty different majors at this university.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My major is history.
  • She wants to choose art as her major.
  • He changed his major to law.
  • I am an engineering major.
  • Her major is biology.
adjective technical B2 property
4

Musical scale with happy sound quality

In music, having notes that make a bright or happy sound.

वापर नमुना: a major [scale/key/chord]
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners confuse 'major' and 'minor' in music; they describe different patterns and moods of sound.
समानार्थी शब्द
bright (In music, describes a tone quality similar to that of a major key.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
minor (In music, refers to scales or chords with a darker or sadder sound quality.)
सहप्रयोग
major scale |major key |C major
विषय
music |arts_entertainment
उदाहरणे
  • The piece is written in C major.
  • He practiced the G major scale for an hour.
  • Many pop songs are in major keys.
  • The melody shifts from minor to major halfway through.
  • She prefers the sound of major chords.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This song is in C major.
  • He plays the G major scale every day.
  • Many songs are in a major key.
  • I like the sound of major chords.
  • We learned about the F major key.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
major
IPA
GB/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
US/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ma - jor (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (ma)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: major
Noun
  • Base: major
  • Plural: majors
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
majors noun
Core family
majority noun A2
Related words
majorly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
minor adjective A2 minority noun B1
वाक्प्रचार

in a major way

1
/ˈɪn ə mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase informal

To a very great extent

In a very big or important way.

उदाहरणे
  • That movie influenced me in a major way.
  • The storm affected the city in a major way.

major in

1
/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ ˈɪn/
fixed phrase

Study a subject as main focus at university

To study one subject as your main subject at college or university.

उदाहरणे
  • She plans to major in chemistry when she starts college.
  • He majored in political science before becoming a lawyer.

major league

1
/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ lˈiɡ/
fixed phrase

Highest professional sports level

The top level of professional sports competition.

उदाहरणे
  • He was drafted into the major leagues last year.
  • Making it to the major leagues is every young player's dream.

major league

2
/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ lˈiɡ/
fixed phrase informal

Highest level of competition or performance

At the top level of competition or skill, especially in sports or business.

उदाहरणे
  • He's playing in the baseball major leagues now.
  • This new product puts them into the business major league.
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