Petrol and Patrol are often mixed up. Petrol (Noun) means A light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines, while Patrol (Verb) means Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.

Petrol(Noun)

Meaning: A light fuel oil that is obtained by distilling petroleum and used in internal combustion engines.

Synonyms: Gasohol, Gasoline, Oil, Propellant

Example: In India, petrol prices are reviewed fortnightly.

Petrol in the dictionary (Hindi meaning) →

Patrol(Verb)

Meaning: Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it

Synonyms: Cover, Defend, Guard, Picket, Safeguard

Example: The police have to patrol the streets to maintain law and order.

Patrol in the dictionary (Hindi meaning) →

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