C1 noun तटस्थ

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tʃər/

A person who engages in a pursuit, such as a sport, art, or science, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. While it can describe someone who does something for the love of it, it is also frequently used to imply a lack of professional skill or standards.

उदाहरण

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1

As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.

As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.

2

The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.

The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.

3

I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.

I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
amateur
क्रिया विशेषण
amateurishly
विशेषण
amateurish
संबंधित
amateurism
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याद रखने का तरीका

The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.

त्वरित क्विज़

Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: amateur

उदाहरण

1

As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.

everyday

As an amateur astronomer, he spent his weekends mapping the constellations from his backyard.

2

The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.

formal

The regulations state that the tournament is restricted to amateurs who have never played for a salary.

3

I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.

informal

I'm just an amateur when it comes to cooking, so don't expect a five-star meal.

4

Scholars have noted that the contributions of Victorian amateurs were pivotal to the development of archaeology.

academic

Scholars have noted that the contributions of Victorian amateurs were pivotal to the development of archaeology.

5

We cannot afford to look like amateurs in front of the investors; the presentation must be flawless.

business

We cannot afford to look like amateurs in front of the investors; the presentation must be flawless.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
amateur
क्रिया विशेषण
amateurishly
विशेषण
amateurish
संबंधित
amateurism

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

rank amateur a complete beginner or someone totally lacking skill
gifted amateur someone very talented who does not do the activity professionally
amateur dramatics theatrical performances by non-professionals
enthusiastic amateur someone who loves a hobby despite not being a pro
amateur status the legal or official standing of a non-paid participant

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Amateur hour

A situation where people show a lack of professional skill or judgment.

For the rank amateur

Intended for someone with no experience at all.

Purely amateur

Done strictly for enjoyment without any financial motive.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

amateur vs novice

A novice is a beginner who is still learning, whereas an amateur may be highly skilled but simply doesn't get paid.

amateur vs dilettante

A dilettante has a superficial interest in a subject, while an amateur may be deeply dedicated and serious.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

The word can be neutral or positive (indicating passion/love for a subject) or derogatory (suggesting a lack of competence). Context is key to determining the intended tone.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often use 'amateurish' when they mean 'amateur'. 'Amateurish' is almost always negative (bad quality), while 'amateur' can simply describe a status.

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याद रखने का तरीका

The word comes from the Latin 'amare' (to love). An amateur does it for the love of it, not the money.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the French word 'amateur', which stems from the Latin 'amator' meaning 'lover' or 'devotee'.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Countable noun: 'an amateur', 'two amateurs' Used as a modifier before other nouns: 'amateur status', 'amateur athletes' Often followed by the preposition 'at': 'He is an amateur at chess.'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many sports, such as the Olympics, there was historically a very sharp distinction between amateur and professional athletes, though this has largely disappeared in modern times.

त्वरित क्विज़

Despite being an ________, her paintings sold for thousands of dollars at the local gallery.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: amateur

संबंधित शब्द

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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