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adherent

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/ədˈhɪərənt/ · ad-her-ent

A person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.

ایک شخص جو کسی خاص جماعت، شخص یا نظریات کا حامی ہوتا ہے۔

چپکنے والا

chapakne wala

Synonyms

supporterfollowerdevoteeحامیپیروکاروفادار

Antonyms

opponentcriticdetractorمخالفنقادتنقید کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • adherent follower
  • adherent of a philosophy
  • loyal adherent

Example Sentences

She is a steadfast adherent of environmental causes.

وہ ماحولیاتی وجوہات کی ایک مستقل حامی ہے۔

Woh maholiyati wajahaat ki aik mustaqil haami hai.

The party seeks to expand its base of adherents.

جماعت اپنے حامیوں کی بنیاد کو بڑھانا چاہتی ہے۔

Jamaat apne haamiyon ki buniyad ko barhana chahti hai.

Adherents of the movement organized a rally.

تحریک کے حامیوں نے ایک ریلی کا اہتمام کیا۔

Tehreek ke haamiyon ne aik rally ka aihitam kiya.

Easily Confused With

inherent:Inherent refers to something that is a permanent or essential characteristic, while adherent refers to someone who supports a particular idea or group.
adjectiveformal

Sticking or holding fast to a surface or substance.

ایک سطح یا مادے سے چپکے یا مضبوطی سے پکڑنے والا۔

چپکا ہوا

chapka hua

Synonyms

stickyclingyattachedچپکنے والاچپکامنسلک

Antonyms

detachedlooseseparatedعلیحدہڈھیلامفصول

Common Collocations

  • adherent surface
  • adherent material
  • adherent bond

Example Sentences

The adherent substance made it difficult to separate the layers.

چپکنے والی مادے نے تہوں کو علیحدہ کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔

Chapakne wali maade ne tahon ko aleedah karna mushkil bana diya.

This adherent tape is perfect for arts and crafts.

یہ چپکنے والی ٹیپ فنون اور دستکاری کے لیے بہترین ہے۔

Yeh chapakne wali tape funoon aur dastkaari ke liye behtareen hai.

The adherent solution helps to bond materials together.

چپکنے والا محلول مواد کو آپس میں باندھنے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Chapakne wala mehlool mawaad ko aapas mein bandhne mein madad karta hai.

Easily Confused With

mechanical:Mechanical pertains to machinery or tools, while adherent refers to something that sticks or holds fast.

Word Family

adhere
verbچپکنا
adherence
nounچپکاؤ
adhesion
nounچپکنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an adherent as someone who sticks to their beliefs.

Imagine a sticker that sticks firmly to a surface.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھولوں کی طرح عشق میں بہار ہو، / چاہت میں وفا ہو، اور چپکنے کی بات ہو۔

Phoolon ki tarah ishq mein bahar ho, / Chahat mein wafa ho, aur chapakne ki baat ho.

Like flowers, may love bloom, / In affection, may loyalty stick.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چپکے رہنے والے اپنے ساتھ رہتے ہیں۔

Chapke rehne wale apne saath rehte hain.

Those who stick around remain together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adhaerens" — sticking to

First known use: 14th century

The word 'adherent' evolved from Latin 'adhaerens', the present participle of 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to'. Used in English since the late 14th century.