universally
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
B2
انگریزی
~ 6300
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
formal
B2
property
1
by everyone; without exception
By all people, or almost all people, with no important exceptions.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is universally [praised/accepted/condemned]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "universally" when they only mean "very" (e.g., *"The movie was universally good"*). "Universally" always includes the idea of agreement by everyone or almost everyone, not just a high degree. It is usually followed by a past participle like "accepted", "liked", "praised", or by verbs like "condemn" or "respect".
ہم معنی الفاظ
widely (Suggests many people, but not necessarily almost everyone; weaker and more informal than "universally".)
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near-universally (Very close in meaning but less formal and explicitly allows a few exceptions.)
متضاد الفاظ
controversially (Describes something that causes disagreement instead of agreement by almost everyone.)
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partially (Suggests that only some people agree, the opposite of agreement by all or almost all.)
لفظی تراکیب
universally accepted
|universally recognized
|universally acknowledged
|universally praised
|universally condemned
|almost universally
موضوعات
society
|opinion
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The new safety rules were universally praised by workers and managers alike.
- The film is universally regarded as a classic of modern cinema.
- Racism is almost universally condemned in public discussion today.
- Her talent was universally recognized within the industry.
- The decision was not universally welcomed by the local community.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The book is universally loved by children.
- Smoking in offices is now almost universally banned.
- The singer is universally famous in her country.
- This law is not universally accepted.
- Honesty is a value that is almost universally respected.
adverb
B2
property
2
everywhere; in all places
In all places, or in almost all places and cultures.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is universally [available/popular/accessible]
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this sense with the opinion-based sense and say things like *"universally happy"* when they only mean "people everywhere are happy". For place-based meaning, "universally" usually goes with words like "available", "popular", "used", "accessible", or "known" that can describe spread across locations or cultures.
ہم معنی الفاظ
everywhere (More informal and very broad; focuses strongly on place but less on the idea of "no exceptions" than "universally".)
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worldwide (Emphasizes across the world; often used for global presence or distribution.)
متضاد الفاظ
locally (Describes something that exists only in a small area, the opposite of existing in all or almost all places.)
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regionally (Limited to a region, not spread across all or almost all places.)
لفظی تراکیب
universally available
|universally popular
|universally accessible
|universally used
|almost universally
موضوعات
geography
|culture
|society
|space
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- Smartphones are now almost universally available, even in remote regions.
- Soccer is universally popular and played in nearly every country.
- The internet has made certain songs universally recognizable across cultures.
- Clean drinking water is still not universally accessible.
- The company aims to make its services universally available by 2030.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This drink is universally popular in Europe and Asia.
- Seat belts are now almost universally used in cars.
- The symbol is universally understood in many countries.
- Electricity is not yet universally available in rural areas.
- The show became universally known after it was put online.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in every case; without exception
In all cases or situations, with no exceptions.
استعمال کا انداز:
[a rule/principle] applies universally
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "universally" instead of "usually" or "often" in academic writing. "Universally" is very strong and means "in all cases"; using it when there are exceptions can sound incorrect or careless, especially in scientific or formal contexts.
ہم معنی الفاظ
always (Common and less formal; means in every case, but does not carry the same careful, logical tone as "universally".)
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without exception (Highlights that there are no exceptions; often used more emphatically and less technically than "universally".)
متضاد الفاظ
sometimes (Means only in some cases, directly opposing the idea of being true in all cases.)
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in some cases (Explicitly limits truth to certain situations, the opposite of applying in every situation.)
لفظی تراکیب
applies universally
|hold universally
|universally valid
|universally true
|universally applicable
|not universally true
موضوعات
science
|logic
|academia
|technology
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The theory does not apply universally and fails in extreme conditions.
- This principle is almost universally valid across different legal systems.
- No rule holds universally; there are always exceptions.
- The findings cannot be universally generalized to all age groups.
- The statement is true locally but not universally.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This rule does not work universally.
- The law does not apply universally to every situation.
- The idea cannot be used universally in all cultures.
- The formula is not universally correct.
- This method is good, but it does not help universally.
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IPA
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
uni - ver - sally (3 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sally)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: universally
- Plural: universallies
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
almost universally
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
fixed phrase
by nearly everyone; in nearly all cases
By nearly everyone, or in nearly all places or cases, but with a few exceptions.
مثالیں
- The proposal was almost universally supported by the committee.
- This view is almost universally held among experts.
- The policy was almost universally welcomed, with only a few critics.
apply universally
1/əplˈaɪ jˌunəvˈɚsəli/
fixed phrase
formal
be valid in every case
To be true or useful in every case or situation, with no exceptions.
مثالیں
- This rule does not apply universally; there are important exceptions.
- The findings cannot be assumed to apply universally to all cultures.
- The formula applies universally only under ideal conditions.
universally accepted
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli æksˈɛptɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
accepted by everyone or almost everyone
Accepted by all people, or almost all people, with no serious disagreement.
مثالیں
- It is universally accepted that regular exercise benefits health.
- The constitution is not universally accepted as legitimate by all groups.
- This theory was once universally accepted but is now questioned.
universally acclaimed
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli əklˈeɪmd/
fixed phrase
formal
praised by everyone or almost everyone
Praised and liked by almost everyone who sees or knows it.
مثالیں
- The film was universally acclaimed by critics.
- Her performance in the play was universally acclaimed.
- The new product was not universally acclaimed, but it sold well.
universally acknowledged
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
openly accepted as true by all
Openly accepted as true by almost everyone.
مثالیں
- It is a universally acknowledged fact that education can reduce poverty.
- The book’s influence is universally acknowledged by scholars.
- His leadership skills are universally acknowledged within the company.
universally popular
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli pˈɑpjəlɚ/
fixed phrase
liked by almost everyone
Liked by almost all people, often in many places or cultures.
مثالیں
- The new app became universally popular within months of its launch.
- Ice cream is almost universally popular among children.
- The singer’s latest song is not universally popular, but it has many fans.
universally recognized
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəli ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
formal
known and accepted by everyone
Known and accepted by all people, or almost all people.
مثالیں
- She is universally recognized as one of the greatest writers of her generation.
- The logo is universally recognized, even by children.
- Climate change is now universally recognized as a serious problem.