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values

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/ˈvæljuːz/ · val-ues

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

Meanings

nounformal

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

کسی چیز کی اہمیت، قیمت، یا فائدہ۔

قدریں

qadriyn

Synonyms

principlesbeliefsstandardsنظریاتایمانمعیارات

Antonyms

worthlessnessinsignificanceinferiorityبے قیمتغیر اہمکمزوری

Common Collocations

  • core values
  • personal values
  • cultural values

Example Sentences

Respect and honesty are essential values in our society.

احترام اور ایمانداری ہماری معاشرتی قدریں ہیں۔

Ehtram aur imandari hamari muasharti qadriyan hain.

Educational institutions should instill strong values in students.

تعلیمی اداروں کو طلباء میں مضبوط اقدار پیدا کرنی چاہئیں۔

Taleemi idaron ko talba mein mazboot aqdar paida karni chahiye.

His values guide his decisions in life.

اس کی قدریں اس کی زندگی کے فیصلوں کی رہنمائی کرتی ہیں۔

Us ki qadriyan us ki zindagi ke faislon ki rehnumai karti hain.

Easily Confused With

valuables:Valuables refer to items of value, while values refer to principles and beliefs.

Word Family

value
nounقیمت
valuable
adjectiveقیمتی
evaluate
verbتخمینہ لگانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'values' as the foundation of a building. Without strong values, the structure may falter.

Picture a tree with deep roots representing strong values that support its growth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اپنی قدر پہ محتاط رہو، خُود کو جان لو اس کے پایے پر۔

Apni qadr pe mohtat raho, khud ko jaan lo is ke paaye par.

Be cautious of your worth, know yourself upon its foundation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قیمت کم ہو تو اہمیت کم ہوتی ہے۔

Qeemat kam ho to ahemiyat kam hoti hai.

When the price is low, the importance decreases.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "valere" — to be strong, be worth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'value' has evolved from the Latin word 'valere', indicating worth or importance. It entered Middle English as 'value' around the 14th century.