analogy
intermediateB2/əˈnælədʒi/ · a-nal-o-gy
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Meanings
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
دو چیزوں کے مابین ایک موازنہ، عام طور پر وضاحت یا وضاحت کے مقصد کے لئے۔
تشبیہ
tashbiya
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- analogy of circumstances
- create an analogy
- draw an analogy
Example Sentences
The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept.
استاد نے پیچیدہ تصور کو وضاحت کرنے کے لئے تشبیہ استعمال کی۔
Ustad ne paicheeda tasavvur ko wazahat karne ke liye tashbiya istemal ki.
There are many analogies between the two historical events.
دونوں تاریخی واقعات کے مابین کئی تشبیہیں ہیں۔
Donon tareekhi waqiat ke maabain kai tashbihat hain.
The analogy between the mind and a computer highlights their similarities.
دماغ اور کمپیوٹر کے درمیان تشبیہ ان کی مشابہتوں کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔
Dimaagh aur computer ke darmiyan tashbiha in ki mushabihat ko ujagar karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'analogy' as 'analogy is a bridge between two thoughts'.
Visualize two islands connected by a bridge representing the relationship.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر طرح کی تشبیہ میں ہے عشق کی بات، کہ تشبیہ کے دائرے میں ہے عشق کی ذات۔
Har taraq ki tashbiha mein hai ishq ki baat, Ke tashbiha ke daira mein hai ishq ki zaat.
In every kind of analogy, there is a matter of love, For within the realm of analogy lies the essence of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بیٹے کی بات بیٹے کی، باپ کی بات باپ کی۔
Beta ki baat beta ki, baap ki baat baap ki.
A son's argument is for a son, a father's argument is for a father.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "analogia" — proportion
First known use: 14th century
The term 'analogy' has been used in English since the late 14th century, derived from the Greek word 'analogia' which signifies a proportionate relationship.