strict

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/strɪkt/ · strict

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.

ایسے ضوابط کا مطالبہ کرنا جن کی پاسداری کی جائے اور ان پر عمل کیا جائے۔

سخت

sakht

Synonyms

rigidseverestringentمحکمگھڑنشدید

Antonyms

lenientflexiblelenientنرمرساآسان

Common Collocations

  • strict rules
  • strict discipline
  • strict standards

Example Sentences

The school has strict rules regarding attendance.

اسکول میں حاضری کے حوالے سے سخت قوانین ہیں۔

School mein hazri ke hawale se sakht qawaid hain.

Her father was very strict about curfews.

اس کے والد رات کے وقت باہر جانے کے بارے میں بہت سخت تھے۔

Us ke walid raat ke waqt bahar jane ke baare mein bohat sakht they.

The company enforces strict safety regulations.

کمپنی سخت حفاظتی قواعد پر عمل درآمد کرتی ہے۔

Company sakht hifazati qawaid par amal daramad karti hai.

Easily Confused With

stirred:Stirred refers to a motion or action, while strict refers to a firmness in rule or authority.

Word Family

strictly
adverbسختی سے
strictness
nounسختی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a strict teacher who enforces rules.

Imagine a classroom where students follow strict rules.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سختی میں کمی آتی ہے، مگر عزم میں کمی نہیں آتی

Sakhti mein kami aati hai, magar azm mein kami nahin aati.

In hardship, there is a decrease in difficulty, but not in determination.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "strictus" — tight, drawn together

First known use: 14th century

The word 'strict' was adopted into Middle English from Latin, evolving in meaning to convey various connotations of severity and exactness.