deadly
intermediateB1/ˈdɛdli/ · dead-ly
Causing or likely to cause death; fatal.
Meanings
Causing or likely to cause death; fatal.
جو موت کا سبب بنتا ہے یا بننے کی ممکنہ صلاحیت رکھتا ہے؛ مہلک۔
مہلک
mahlak
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- deadly poison
- deadly disease
- deadly weapon
Example Sentences
The snake is known for its deadly venom.
یہ سانپ اپنی مہلک زہر کے لیے معروف ہے۔
Yeh saanp apni mahlak zeher ke liye maaroof hai.
She survived a deadly illness and learned to appreciate life more.
اس نے ایک مہلک بیماری سے بچ نکلنے کے بعد زندگی کی قدر کرنا سیکھا۔
Us ne ek mahlak bimari se bach nikalne ke baad zindagi ki qadr karna seekha.
The deadly consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
حفاظتی پروٹوکولز کو نظر انداز کرنے کے مہلک نتائج شدید ہوسکتے ہیں۔
Hifazati protocols ko nazar andaz karne ke mahlak nataij shadid hosakte hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deadly' as something that can 'end' life.
Imagine a skull and crossbones, symbolizing danger and death.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب میں تو مر بھی گئے ہیں ہم، / ہاں لیکن بے خبر ہیں زندہ رہنے کی مہلک عادت سے۔
Khawab mein to mar bhi gaye hain hum, / Haan lekin be khabar hain zinda rehne ki mahlak aadat se.
In dreams, we have died, / Yes, but are unaware of the deadly habit of living.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگ سے کھیلنا مہلک ہوتا ہے۔
Aag se khelna mahlak hota hai.
Playing with fire is deadly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "deadlic" — of death
First known use: 15th century
The word 'deadly' has roots in Old English, originally used to describe something pertaining to death or causing death; it has evolved to encompass various meanings in modern usage.