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reader

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/ˈriːdər/ · read-er

A person who reads, especially as a hobby or for pleasure.

Meanings

noungeneral

A person who reads, especially as a hobby or for pleasure.

ایک شخص جو پڑھتا ہے، خاص طور پر شوق یا لطف کے لئے۔

پڑھنے والا

parhnay wala

Synonyms

bookwormbibliophileliterature loverکتاب دوستپڑھنے والاعاشق علم

Antonyms

non-readerilliterateuninformedنادانبے علمنہ پڑھنے والا

Common Collocations

  • avid reader
  • voracious reader
  • casual reader

Example Sentences

She is an avid reader, finishing several books a month.

وہ ایک شوقین پڑھنے والی ہے، جو مہینے میں کئی کتابیں مکمل کرتی ہے۔

Woh ek shauqeen parhnay wali hai, jo maheenay mein kai kitaabein mukammal karti hai.

As a child, he was a reluctant reader but grew to love books.

بچپن میں، وہ ایک ناپسندیدہ پڑھنے والا تھا لیکن پھر کتابوں سے محبت کرنے لگا۔

Bachpan mein, woh ek napasandeeda parhnay wala tha lekin phir kitaabon se mohabbat karne laga.

Many readers enjoy discussing their favorite novels.

بہت سے پڑھنے والے اپنی پسندیدہ ناولوں پر گفتگو کرنا پسند کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se parhnay wale apni pasandeeda nawalon par guftagu karna pasand karte hain.

Easily Confused With

leader:A reader is someone who reads, while a leader is someone who guides or directs others.

Word Family

reading
verbپڑھنا
read
verbپڑھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'reader' as someone who dives into a book, like diving into a pool.

Imagine a cozy nook with a person engrossed in a book, surrounded by shelves of literature.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

علم کا دروازہ پڑھنے سے کھلتا ہے، کتابیں ہیں دوست، جستجو سے ملتا ہے۔

Ilm ka darwaza parhnay se khilta hai, kitaabein hain dost, jastju se milta hai.

The door to knowledge opens with reading; books are friends, found through exploration.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پڑھنے سے علم بڑھتا ہے۔

Parhnay se ilm barhta hai.

Knowledge increases by reading.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "rædere" — one who reads

First known use: 14th century

The word 'reader' has evolved from Old English 'rædere', which means one who reads. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.