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Source: The Times of India · 4 Feb 2025Abhishek Sharma rewrote record books with his scintillating knock in the fifth T20I against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Abhishek hit a brutal 135 to set up a crushing 150-run win over England and seal the series 4-1 and his incredible 54-ball knock, studded with 13 sixes, fired India, who clinched the series in the fourth T20I, to 247/9.
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Spanning (verb)
The period of time that something exists or happens. अवधि
Synonyms: Approaching, Continuing, Lengthening, Ranging
Antonyms: Terminate, End, Cease, Finish
Example: After making over 150 films spanning 48 years, he has proven his staying power.
Halted (verb)
Slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence. लड़खड़ाता
Synonyms: Awkward, Clumsy, Labored, Stumbling
Antonyms: Adroit, Clever, Dexterous, Easy
Example: She answered in a halting voice.
Severely (adverb)
Intense. गंभीर
Synonyms: Acute, Serious, Grave, Critical
Antonyms: Minor, Negligible, Gentle, Amenable
Example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.
Aspirations (noun)
A hope or ambition of achieving something. चाह
Synonyms: Desire, Hope, Longing, Yearning
Antonyms: Apathy, Dislike, Indifference, Laziness
Example: She talked about her hopes and aspirations.
Scrambling (noun)
To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you. संघर्ष
Synonyms: Clamber, Climb, Crawl, Scrabble
Antonyms: Retreat, Rest, Stay, Stop.
Example: We scrambled up the hill.
Impact (noun)
The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. प्रभाव
Synonyms: Effect, Influence, Consequence, Repercussion
Antonyms: Weakness, Helplessness, Impotence, Powerlessness
Example: We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction.
Crucial (adjective)
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. महत्वपूर्ण
Synonyms: Pivotal, Critical, Key, Climacteric
Antonyms: Inessential, Insignificant, Minor, Optional
Example: It's crucial that we arrive before 8 o'clock.
Vast (adjective)
Of very great extent or quantity. विशाल
Synonyms: Ample, Big, Boundless, Broad
Antonyms: Bounded, Calculable, Ending, Finite
Example: She has a vast amount of knowledge on this subject.
Effectively (adverb)
Successful in producing a desired or intended result. असरदार
Synonyms: Adequate, Compelling, Competent, Direct
Antonyms: Helpless, Impotent, Inadequate, Incapable
Example: His troops have now assumed effective control of the area.
Evaluation (noun)
The process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something. मूल्यांकन करना
Synonyms: Assesses, Estimates, Values, Appraises
Antonyms: Reject, Spurn, Ignore, Oppose
Example: It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.
Hostile (adjective)
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike. विरोधी
Synonyms: Adverse, Belligerent, Bitter, Contentious
Antonyms: Agreeable, Aiding, Favorable, Friendly
Example: The Governor faced hostile crowds when he visited the town yesterday.
Worsened (verb)
Make or become worse. कमी
Synonyms: Aggravate, Exacerbate, Compound, Intensify
Antonyms: Recovery, Rehabilitation, Healing, Convalescence
Example: The political situation is steadily worsening.
Ambition (noun)
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. महत्वाकांक्षी
Synonyms: Aspiring, Determined, Forceful, Pushy
Antonyms: Lethargic, Unenthusiastic, Content, Easy
Example: Your plans for the future are very ambitious.
Adversely (adverb)
In a way that has a negative or harmful effect प्रतिकूल
Synonyms: Negatively, Unfavorably, Disapprovingly, Disdainfully
Antonyms: Positively, Favorably, Appreciatively, Approvingly
Example: These measures adversely affected the welfare programmes of the country.
Consume (verb)
The action of using up a resource. उपभोग
Synonyms: Drinking, Expenditure, Utilization, Burning
Antonyms: Building, Construction, Creation, Development
Example: Most of the wine was unfit for human consumption.
Intervention (noun)
The act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process हस्तक्षेप
Synonyms: Interference, Mediation, Arbitration, Intercede
Antonyms: Combine, Connect, Join, Unite
Example: Military intervention in the crisis.
Consider (verb)
Thought about carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion. विचार करना
Synonyms: Contemplated, Pondered, Evaluated, Deliberated
Antonyms: Ignored, Neglected, Disregarded, Overlooked
Example: She carefully considered all the options before making her choice.
Impose (verb)
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority. आरोपित करना
Synonyms: Foist, Force, Thrust, Inflict.
Antonyms: Disorder, Displace, Forge, Overlook.
Example: I don't want them to impose their religious beliefs on my children.
Tackled (verb)
The equipment required for a task or sport. जूझना
Synonyms: Gear, Equipment, Apparatus, Outfit
Antonyms: Encouragement, Aid, Assistance, Help
Example: The police officer tackled him as he tried to escape.
Prudent (adjective)
Acting with care and thought for the future; showing good judgment. विवेकपूर्ण
Synonyms: Wise, Sensible, Cautious, Judicious
Antonyms: Reckless, Careless, Foolish, Impulsive
Example: It is always prudent to save money for emergencies.
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Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.
1. Synonym of Consume
2. Antonym of Evaluation
3. Synonym of Spanning
4. Antonym of Severely
5. Synonym of Vast
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