figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[number] figure(s)
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
slim figure / athletic figure
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
figure (that) [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
fig - ure (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.