B2 adjective तटस्थ

altar

/ˈɔːltə(r)/

A raised structure or table used as a center for religious rituals, such as making sacrifices or offerings to a deity. In modern secular contexts, it is most frequently associated with the location where wedding vows are exchanged.

उदाहरण

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1

The couple stood before the altar to exchange their wedding vows.

The couple stood before the altar to exchange their wedding vows.

2

The high altar was adorned with gold leaf and intricate carvings from the 17th century.

The high altar was adorned with gold leaf and intricate carvings from the 17th century.

3

He's not quite ready to head to the altar and settle down.

He's not quite ready to head to the altar and settle down.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
altar
विशेषण
altar-like
संबंधित
altarpiece
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याद रखने का तरीका

Remember that an altAr is a structure (like a stAr in the sky), while to altEr is to make it diffErent.

त्वरित क्विज़

The priest placed the sacred bread upon the ___ before beginning the prayer.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: altar

उदाहरण

1

The couple stood before the altar to exchange their wedding vows.

everyday

The couple stood before the altar to exchange their wedding vows.

2

The high altar was adorned with gold leaf and intricate carvings from the 17th century.

formal

The high altar was adorned with gold leaf and intricate carvings from the 17th century.

3

He's not quite ready to head to the altar and settle down.

informal

He's not quite ready to head to the altar and settle down.

4

The ancient stone altar shows evidence of burnt offerings dating back to the Bronze Age.

academic

The ancient stone altar shows evidence of burnt offerings dating back to the Bronze Age.

5

The long-term growth of the company was sacrificed on the altar of short-term quarterly profits.

business

The long-term growth of the company was sacrificed on the altar of short-term quarterly profits.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
altar
विशेषण
altar-like
संबंधित
altarpiece

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

sacrificial altar sacrificial altar
high altar high altar
approach the altar approach the altar
altar cloth altar cloth
lead to the altar lead to the altar

सामान्य वाक्यांश

lead someone to the altar

to marry someone

sacrifice on the altar of

to give up something valuable for the sake of something else

left at the altar

to be abandoned by a partner immediately before a wedding ceremony

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

altar vs alter

Alter is a verb meaning to change or modify something, whereas altar is a noun referring to a religious table.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

While primarily a religious term, it is frequently used metaphorically in literature and business to describe giving something up for a 'higher' or more important cause.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

The most common mistake is misspelling the word as 'alter', which is a completely different part of speech (verb).

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याद रखने का तरीका

Remember that an altAr is a structure (like a stAr in the sky), while to altEr is to make it diffErent.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'altare', meaning a high place or a structure for sacrifice, likely related to 'altus' (high).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun Often used with the definite article 'the' in specific contexts Plural: altars
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In Western culture, the altar is the focal point of a church wedding, symbolizing the sacred nature of the marriage contract.

त्वरित क्विज़

The priest placed the sacred bread upon the ___ before beginning the prayer.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: altar

संबंधित शब्द

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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