public
gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1400
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
ordinary people in general
All the people, not just those in a group or government.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the public
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.)
|
citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the general public
|public opinion
|public interest
|members of the public
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|politics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new park will be open to the public next month.
- The public has a right to know how their money is spent.
- Members of the public were invited to the ceremony.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The museum is open to the public.
- The public wants better schools.
- The public is angry about the decision.
adjective
A2
property
2
open or accessible to everyone
For everyone to use or see, not private.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
public [place/service/event]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
public library
|public transport
|public meeting
|public space
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
society
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The city has many public parks.
- Public transport is cheaper than driving.
- The report will be made public tomorrow.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This is a public beach.
- We went to a public school.
- The letter will be public next week.
adjective
B1
property
3
relating to government services
Provided by the government for everyone.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
public [service/institution/funds]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
public school
|public hospital
|public funds
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
politics
|society
|law
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He works in public education.
- Public health is a priority for the city council.
- They misused public funds.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He works in a public hospital.
- Public schools are free here.
- They use public money for the project.
adjective
A2
property
4
done in open view of others
Happening where many people can see or hear it.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
in public / a public [display/speech]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
private (Happening away from others' view.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
in public
|public apology
|public display
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They argued in public.
- She made a public apology for her comments.
- The couple showed affection in public.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He kissed her in public.
- They fight in public.
- She said sorry in public.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
pub - lic (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: public
Noun
- Base: public
- Plural: public, publics
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
go public
1/ɡˈoʊ pˈʌblɪk/
idiom
reveal information or sell shares openly
To tell many people something that was private, or when a company starts selling its shares on the stock market.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She decided to go public with her story.
- The company plans to go public next year.
in public
1/ˈɪn pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
where others can see or hear
Happening where other people can see or hear you.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He never sings in public.
- They were seen holding hands in public.
make public
1/mˈeɪk pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
announce openly to everyone
To tell everyone something, not keep it secret.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company made the results public yesterday.
- Her resignation was made public this morning.
public service announcement
1/pˈʌblɪk sˈɚvɪs ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
official message for citizens
An official message that gives important information to people.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The radio aired a public service announcement about road safety.
- Public service announcements are often used during emergencies.
public opinion
1/pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
beliefs of most people
What most people think about something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Public opinion has turned against the war.
- Public opinion is against the new law.
- The policy was changed due to public opinion.
- The scandal changed public opinion about the politician.