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appliance

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/əˈplaɪəns/ · ap-pli-ance

A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically used in the home.

Meanings

nounformal

A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically used in the home.

ایک آلہ یا سامان جو خاص کام کرنے کے لئے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہو، عموماً گھر میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

آلہ

aala

Formal: آلیہ

Synonyms

deviceinstrumentgadgetآلہمشینساز

Antonyms

non-usagedisuseabandonmentاستعمال نہ کرناچھوڑ دیناتارک

Common Collocations

  • kitchen appliance
  • electrical appliance
  • household appliance

Example Sentences

My refrigerator is the most important kitchen appliance I own.

میری فریج میرے پاس سب سے اہم کچن کا آلہ ہے۔

meri fridge mere paas sab se ahem kitchen ka aala hai.

He bought a new appliance to help with cleaning the house.

اس نے گھر کی صفائی کے لئے ایک نیا آلہ خریدا۔

us ne ghar ki safai ke liye ek naya aala kharida.

The store has a great selection of home appliances on sale.

اس دکان پر گھر کے آلات کی شاندار انتخاب فروخت پر ہیں۔

is dukaan par ghar ke alaath ki shandar intekhab farokht par hain.

Easily Confused With

appliance vs. apparatus:An appliance typically refers to a household device, while an apparatus can refer to a wider range of equipment used for a specific purpose.

Word Family

apply
verbدرخواست دینا
application
nounدرخواست
applicator
nounآلہ لگانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'appliance' as a helpful gear that applies function to your home.

Imagine a kitchen filled with various appliances like a refrigerator, blender, and toaster.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آہستہ آہستہ ہی چلی جائیے

ahista ahista hi chali jaiye

Proceed slowly and steadily.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "applicare" — to apply

First known use: 15th century

The term 'appliance' evolved from the Latin 'applicare', which means to apply or attach. It entered the English language in the late 19th century.