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comfort

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/ˈkʌmfərt/ · com-fort

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

Meanings

nounformal

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

اجتماع جسمانی کی سہولت اور درد یا پابندی سے آزادی کی حالت۔

آرام

aaraam

Synonyms

easesolacereliefآسائشسکونآرام

Antonyms

discomfortpaindistressتکلیفدردپریشانی

Common Collocations

  • great comfort
  • comfort zone
  • comfort food

Example Sentences

The comfort of a warm blanket can make a cold night much more bearable.

ایک گرم کمبل کی آرام ایک سرد رات کو بہت زیادہ سہنے کے لائق بنا سکتا ہے۔

Aik garm kambal ki aaraam aik sard raat ko bohot zyada sehne kay laayak bana sakta hai.

He found great comfort in the support of his friends during tough times.

اس نے مشکل وقت میں اپنے دوستوں کے تعاون میں بڑی آرام پائی۔

Us ne mushkil waqt mein apne doston ke tawun mein bari aaraam pai.

Reading brings me comfort and joy.

کتابیں پڑھنا مجھے آرام اور خوشی دیتا ہے۔

Kitabein parhna mujhe aaraam aur khushi deta hai.

Easily Confused With

content:While 'comfort' refers to physical or emotional ease, 'content' describes a state of satisfaction.
verbformal

To provide physical ease or emotional support to someone.

کسی کو جسمانی آسانی یا جذباتی حمایت فراہم کرنا۔

آرام پہنچانا

aaraam pahunchaana

Synonyms

consolesoothereassureدلداری دیناسکون دیناآرام دینا

Antonyms

disturbagitateupsetپریشان کرنااُکسانادکھ دینا

Common Collocations

  • to comfort someone
  • comforting words
  • comfort a friend

Example Sentences

She tried to comfort the crying child with a gentle hug.

اس نے روتے بچے کو نرم گلے لگاکر آرام دینے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne rote bachay ko naram galay lagakar aaraam dene ki koshish ki.

He comforted his friend during her time of grief.

اس نے اپنے دوست کو اس کے غم کے وقت آرام دیا۔

Us ne apne doston ko us ke gham ke waqt aaraam diya.

The kind words helped to comfort her in her sadness.

مہربان الفاظ نے اس کے غم میں اسے آرام دینے میں مدد کی۔

Meharbaan alfaaz ne us ke gham mein use aaraam dene mein madad ki.

Easily Confused With

console:'Comfort' is to ease someone's distress, while 'console' often implies providing reassurance.

Word Family

comfortable
adjectiveآرام دہ
discomfort
nounتکلیف
comforting
adjectiveدلداری دینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a comfortable chair that gives you ease.

Picture yourself lounging in a cozy chair, feeling relaxed.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

درد سے میرے دل کو آسودگی نہیں ملتی، آرام بن کر میرے ساتھ چلتا ہے غم۔

Dard se mere dil ko aasudagi nahi milti, Aaraam ban kar mere saath chalta hai gham.

My heart finds no solace from pain, Grief walks with me as comfort.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آرام سے آگے بڑھنا ضروری ہے

Aaraam se aage barhna zaroori hai

It is essential to progress with comfort.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "comfortable" — to make strong

First known use: 14th century

The word 'comfort' originates from the Latin 'comfortare', which means 'to strengthen greatly'. Over time, it evolved to denote a state of physical or emotional ease.