series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a series of [things/events/actions]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|engineering
|technology
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
series
IPA
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
series (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.