Bring round

Phrasal verb of the day

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Source: Phrasal verb of the day · 3 Mar 2026

Meaning: To bring (someone) back to consciousness, as after a fainting spell or coma. To bring (something or someone) to a certain location, especially where someone lives. To persuade (someone) of one's own view or beliefs. Example: You were out for about an hour, soI used smelling salts to bring you round. Thanks for lending methat book! I'll bring it round next week after I'm finished. After laying out the facts, I was able to bring them round to my position.

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Acolyte (noun)

A devoted follower or assistant of an important person, often learning from them. शिष्य/अनुयायी

Synonyms: Disciple, Follower, Apprentice, Protégé

Antonyms: Leader, Mentor, Teacher, Master

Example: The young acolyte carefully observed the monk to learn the rituals.

Chasm (noun)

A deep fissure or gap in the earth, rock, or another surface; a wide difference between two groups or ideas. गहरी खाई

Synonyms: Gorge, Abyss, Rift, Crevasse

Antonyms: Bridge, Connection, Link, Unity

Example: A narrow bridge crossed the chasm between the two cliffs.

Slapdash (adjective)

Done too quickly and carelessly, without proper effort or attention. लापरवाही से किया गया

Synonyms: Careless, Hasty, Slipshod, Reckless

Antonyms: Careful, Thorough, Meticulous, Diligent

Example: His slapdash work caused several mistakes in the final report.

Surly (adjective)

Bad-tempered, rude, and unfriendly. चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Grumpy, Ill-tempered, Sullen, Crabby

Antonyms: Cheerful, Polite, Friendly, Courteous

Example: The surly clerk answered every question with irritation.

Recreant (adjective/noun)

Cowardly or disloyal; unfaithful to duty or a cause. कायर; विश्वासघाती

Synonyms: Cowardly, Craven, Disloyal, Treacherous

Antonyms: Brave, Loyal, Faithful, Valiant

Example: The recreant soldier abandoned his post during the attack.

Carp (verb)

To complain constantly or find fault in a petty way. बात-बात पर दोष निकालना

Synonyms: Complain, Grumble, Nitpick, Cavil

Antonyms: Praise, Commend, Appreciate, Approve

Example: She always carps about small mistakes instead of helping.

Fleece (verb/noun)

(Verb) To cheat someone out of money; (Noun) the woolly coat of a sheep. ठगना; ऊन

Synonyms: Swindle, Cheat, Defraud, Rip off

Antonyms: Compensate, Reimburse, Repay, Reward

Example: The scammer tried to fleece tourists with fake tickets.

Tryst (noun)

A secret meeting, especially between lovers. गुप्त मुलाकात

Synonyms: Rendezvous, Meeting, Encounter, Assignation

Antonyms: Separation, Parting, Farewell, Estrangement

Example: They arranged a tryst near the old café after sunset.

Parity (noun)

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or pay; equality. समानता

Synonyms: Equality, Equivalence, Equalization, Sameness

Antonyms: Inequality, Disparity, Imbalance, Difference

Example: The new policy aims to achieve pay parity for men and women.

Prattle (verb)

Talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way. बकबक करना

Synonyms: Babble, Chatter, Ramble, Blather

Antonyms: Silence, Hush, Suppress, Restrain

Example: He began to prattle about trivial matters during the meeting.

Peevish (adjective)

Easily irritated; habitually complaining. चिड़चिड़ा

Synonyms: Irritable, Testy, Cranky, Petulant

Antonyms: Patient, Calm, Cheerful, Easygoing

Example: He became peevish after waiting in the long queue for an hour.

Slipshod (adjective)

Careless and untidy; done without proper attention. लापरवाह

Synonyms: Careless, Sloppy, Haphazard, Negligent

Antonyms: Careful, Thorough, Neat, Meticulous

Example: The report was full of errors because of his slipshod work.

Painstaking (adjective)

Done with great care and thoroughness. परिश्रमसाध्य

Synonyms: Meticulous, Thorough, Diligent, Careful

Antonyms: Careless, Hasty, Slipshod, Negligent

Example: She completed the project with painstaking attention to every detail.

Dastardly (adjective)

Cowardly and cruel; morally despicable. कायर और नीच

Synonyms: Cowardly, Despicable, Villainous, Base

Antonyms: Brave, Noble, Honorable, Gallant

Example: It was a dastardly attack on people who could not defend themselves.

Gruesome (adjective)

Causing horror or disgust, especially by being violent or frightening. भयानक

Synonyms: Horrific, Ghastly, Macabre, Grisly

Antonyms: Pleasant, Delightful, Agreeable, Lovely

Example: The film contained gruesome scenes that many viewers could not watch.

Hidebound (adjective)

Unwilling to change; very conservative in attitudes or ideas. रूढ़िवादी

Synonyms: Rigid, Conservative, Inflexible, Narrow-minded

Antonyms: Open-minded, Liberal, Flexible, Progressive

Example: His hidebound views prevented him from accepting new teaching methods.

Suave (adjective)

Polite, smooth, and confident in manner. विनम्र

Synonyms: Polished, Urbane, Charming, Sophisticated

Antonyms: Awkward, Rude, Clumsy, Unrefined

Example: He gave a suave reply that impressed everyone in the room.

Nettle (verb)

Annoy or irritate someone. चिढ़ाना

Synonyms: Irritate, Annoy, Aggravate, Provoke

Antonyms: Please, Soothe, Calm, Pacify

Example: His constant interruptions began to nettle the speaker.

Feint (noun)

A deceptive move meant to distract or mislead. छल

Synonyms: Deception, Ruse, Pretence, Bluff

Antonyms: Honesty, Frankness, Openness, Truth

Example: The boxer used a feint to make his opponent drop his guard.

Gravitas (noun)

Seriousness and dignity of manner. गंभीरता

Synonyms: Seriousness, Dignity, Solemnity, Weightiness

Antonyms: Frivolity, Levity, Triviality, Lightness

Example: The judge spoke with gravitas that commanded respect in the courtroom.

Quick quiz: 5 questions on these words

Synonyms and antonyms, the way exams ask them. Answers show as you tap.

1. Synonym of Prattle

2. Antonym of Recreant

3. Synonym of Painstaking

4. Antonym of Surly

5. Synonym of Tryst

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