B2 noun तटस्थ

blues

/bluːz/

The blues refers to a state of sadness, melancholy, or low spirits, often used with the definite article 'the'. It also denotes a genre of music originating in African American communities characterized by soulful, melancholic melodies and a specific chord progression.

उदाहरण

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1

After the long holiday weekend, many employees struggle with the Monday morning blues.

Many workers feel sad and unmotivated when returning to work on Monday morning.

2

The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with the 'baby blues,' a common period of emotional volatility following childbirth.

The patient showed signs of temporary sadness and mood swings that often happen after having a baby.

3

I've really got the blues today because my best friend moved to another city.

I am feeling very sad today because my close friend moved away.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blues
विशेषण
blue
संबंधित
blueness
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याद रखने का तरीका

Associate the color blue with the cold. Just as being cold makes you shiver and feel low, 'the blues' represents a 'cold' or low emotional state.

त्वरित क्विज़

After the festive season ended, Sarah found it hard to shake off the post-holiday ______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blues

उदाहरण

1

After the long holiday weekend, many employees struggle with the Monday morning blues.

everyday

Many workers feel sad and unmotivated when returning to work on Monday morning.

2

The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with the 'baby blues,' a common period of emotional volatility following childbirth.

formal

The patient showed signs of temporary sadness and mood swings that often happen after having a baby.

3

I've really got the blues today because my best friend moved to another city.

informal

I am feeling very sad today because my close friend moved away.

4

Sociological studies suggest that 'winter blues' or Seasonal Affective Disorder can significantly impact community engagement.

academic

Research shows that sadness caused by the winter season can affect how much people participate in their community.

5

The sudden drop in stock prices gave the entire trading floor a severe case of the blues.

business

The falling stock prices made everyone in the office feel very depressed and discouraged.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blues
विशेषण
blue
संबंधित
blueness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

beat the blues to overcome a feeling of sadness
winter blues sadness felt during the dark winter months
post-vacation blues the sadness felt when a holiday ends and normal life resumes
a case of the blues a period or instance of feeling sad
sing the blues to complain about one's problems or bad luck

सामान्य वाक्यांश

feeling blue

feeling sad or depressed

the baby blues

a period of sadness or worry after giving birth

singing the blues

complaining about your situation

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

blues vs blue

'Blue' is the adjective for the color or the feeling, while 'the blues' is the noun for the state of sadness or the music genre.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

When referring to the emotion or the music, 'the blues' is almost always used with the definite article 'the'. Although it looks plural, it is often treated as a singular concept in terms of the music genre.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often forget to use 'the' before 'blues'. They might also use 'blues' as an adjective (e.g., 'I am blues') instead of the correct 'I am feeling blue' or 'I have the blues'.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Associate the color blue with the cold. Just as being cold makes you shiver and feel low, 'the blues' represents a 'cold' or low emotional state.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the 17th-century English phrase 'the blue devils,' which referred to intense melancholy or hallucinations.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used with the definite article 'the' Functions as a plural noun but often takes a singular verb when referring to the music genre Usually follows verbs like 'have', 'get', or 'beat'
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The Blues is a foundational music genre in American history, deeply rooted in the African American experience and influencing almost all modern popular music.

त्वरित क्विज़

After the festive season ended, Sarah found it hard to shake off the post-holiday ______.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: blues

संबंधित ग्रामर रूल्स

संबंधित शब्द

principled

C2

Acting in accordance with morality and high standards of behavior. It describes a person or an action guided by a strict set of values and integrity rather than by personal gain or convenience.

analytical

C1

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning to understand something by breaking it down into its constituent parts. It describes a systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to evaluate information critically.

authorize

C1

To grant official permission or legal power to someone to perform a specific action or to allow something to happen. It typically involves a formal process or a person in a position of authority validating a request or procedure.

beneficial

B2

Beneficial describes something that has a good effect or promotes well-being. It is frequently used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the advantages or positive outcomes of a specific action, substance, or situation.

consistent

C2

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.

constitutional

C2

Relating to the fundamental principles or established laws that govern a state or organization. It can also refer to an individual's physical health or inherent temperament.

define

C1

A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.

contextual

B2

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

contractor

C1

A person or company that performs work or provides goods and services under a specific legal agreement. Unlike a regular employee, a contractor is usually hired for a specific project or a fixed period of time as an independent entity.

derive

B2

To obtain, receive, or trace something from a specific source or origin. It is commonly used to describe getting a benefit, a feeling, or a logical conclusion from something else.

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