flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 3800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is flexible
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bendable (Informal and directly describes something that can be bent.)
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pliable (Slightly more formal; often used for materials like leather or plastic.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This plastic is very flexible and won't snap easily.
- The yoga instructor showed us how to keep our bodies flexible.
- The wire is flexible enough to fit around corners.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The paper is flexible.
- My phone case is flexible.
- This rope is flexible.
adjective
B1
property
2
Able to adapt easily
Able to change plans or ways of doing things easily.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need someone with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
- I'm flexible about the meeting time if you need to change it.
- Her flexible thinking helped the team find a quick solution.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I am flexible about the time.
- He has a flexible plan.
- My teacher is flexible with homework dates.
adjective
B1
property
3
Easily changed or adjusted
Easy to change or adjust.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
flex - ible (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: flexible
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We should be flexible with the project deadlines.
- Teachers are encouraged to be flexible with their teaching methods.
flexible working hours
1/flˈɛksəbəl wˈɚkɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
Work hours that can change
A work schedule where you can start and finish at different times, as long as you work the required hours.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.