valid

intermediateB1

/ˈvæl.ɪd/ · val-id

Well-founded and justifiable; having legal force.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Well-founded and justifiable; having legal force.

ٹھوس اور جائز؛ قانونی اثر رکھنے والا۔

معتبر

mutaqarib

Synonyms

soundlegitimateacceptableٹھوسجائزقابل قبول

Antonyms

invalidnullillegitimateغیر معتبرباطلغیر جائز

Common Collocations

  • valid argument
  • valid point
  • valid contract

Example Sentences

Make sure to provide a valid reason for your absence.

اپنی غیر حاضری کے لیے ایک معتبر وجہ فراہم کرنا یقینی بنائیں۔

Apni ghair haazri ke liye aik mutaqarib wajah faraham karna yaqeeni banain.

The contract is only valid if signed by both parties.

معاہدہ صرف دونوں فریقوں کے دستخط سے معتبر ہوگا۔

Moahida sirf dono fareeqon ke dastakhat se mutaqarib hoga.

He presented a valid argument during the debate.

اس نے بحث کے دوران ایک معتبر دلیل پیش کی۔

Us ne behas ke doran aik mutaqarib daleel pesh ki.

Easily Confused With

void:Valid means something that is legitimate or well-founded, while void means something that is null or without legal effect.

Word Family

validity
nounمعتبرت
invalidate
verbباطل کرنا
validation
nounتصدیق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'valid' as something that has weight and cannot be ignored.

Imagine a stamp of approval, indicating something is valid.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گھر کا بھیدی، لنکا ڈھائے。

Ghar ka bhaydi, Lanka dhaye.

An insider can cause the downfall of the strongest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "validus" — strong, powerful

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Latin, where it meant strong or effective, and was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century with its current meanings.