classic
gb/klˈæsɪk/ us/klˈæsɪk/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B1
property
1
excellent and lasting in value
Very good and important for a long time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a classic [example/book/movie/etc.]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'classic' with 'classical'; 'classical' usually refers to traditional forms in art or music, not just high quality or timelessness.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
timeless (Emphasizes that something remains relevant or appealing over time.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
forgettable (Suggests lacking lasting impact or value.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
classic example
|classic novel
|classic design
|classic movie
|classic style
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
culture
|arts
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Casablanca is considered a classic film of the 1940s.
- This painting is a classic example of impressionism.
- Her outfit had a classic elegance that never goes out of style.
- It's a classic case of poor planning leading to failure.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- That book is a classic story.
- This is a classic movie from the 1980s.
- Paris is a classic place to visit.
- This is a classic example of a mistake.
adjective
B1
property
2
typical of a situation or category
Very typical for a kind of thing or situation.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a classic [mistake/case/symptom/etc.]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
typical (Focuses on being representative rather than on quality or value.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unusual (Suggests something not typical or expected.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
classic mistake
|classic case
|classic symptom
|classic example
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
- This is a classic symptom of the disease.
- It's a classic case of too little, too late.
- His response was a classic example of evasion.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It was a classic mistake to leave the door open.
- This is a classic problem in math.
- That is a classic case of bad luck.
- This is a classic symptom of the flu.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
3
famous and enduring work of art or literature
A book, film, song, or other work that people think is very good and important for a long time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is a classic
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
masterpiece (Often implies unmatched skill, not just enduring popularity.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
flop (Refers to something that fails commercially or critically.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
literary classic
|film classic
|music classic
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
arts
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Moby-Dick is an American literary classic.
- That album has become a rock classic.
- The film quickly became a modern classic.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This book is a classic.
- That movie is a classic from my childhood.
- The song is now a classic.
adjective
B2
property
4
relating to ancient Greece or Rome
About the old culture, art, and writing from ancient Greece or Rome.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
classic [architecture/art/literature/etc.]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ancient Greek and Roman (Specifically indicates historical period and location.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
modern (Refers to contemporary times rather than ancient history.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
classic architecture
|classic literature
|classic civilization
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
history
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The museum has an impressive collection of classic sculptures.
- She studied classic literature at university.
- The building's design was inspired by classic architecture.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We saw classic buildings in Rome.
- He reads classic stories from Greece.
- The art is from the classic period.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
classic
IPA
GB/klˈæsɪk/
US/klˈæsɪk/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
clas - sic (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (clas)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: classic
Noun
- Base: classic
- Plural: classics
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
classics
noun
Core family
classical
adjective B1
classically
adverb
Advanced or less common
classicist
noun
classicism
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
a classic example of [something]
1/ə klˈæsɪk ɪɡzˈæmpəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
typical case illustrating something clearly
A very clear and typical case that shows what something is like.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This is a classic example of why you should double-check your work.
- The painting is a classic example of her early style.
a modern classic
1/ə mˈɑdɚn klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
recent work with lasting value status
A new book, film, or song that people think will stay famous and loved for many years.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The film quickly became known as a modern classic.
- Her 2005 album is now considered a modern classic.
an instant classic
1/ən ˈɪnstənt klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
immediately recognized as excellent and enduring
Something that people right away think will be famous and loved for a long time.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Her debut novel was an instant classic among critics.
- The match was so exciting that it became an instant classic.