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appliances

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/əˈplaɪənsɪz/ · ap-pli-anc-es

A device or instrument designed for a specific task or function.

Meanings

nounformal

A device or instrument designed for a specific task or function.

ایک آلہ یا उपकरण جو کسی مخصوص کام یا مقصد کے لیے بنایا گیا ہو۔

آلات

aalat

Synonyms

devicestoolsinstrumentsآلاتمشینیںسامان

Antonyms

manual toolssimple toolsnon-electric devicesہاتھ کے اوزارسادہ اوزاربغیر بجلی کے آلات

Common Collocations

  • kitchen appliances
  • household appliances
  • electrical appliances

Example Sentences

The new kitchen appliances made cooking much easier.

نئے برقی آلات نے کھانا پکانا بہت آسان بنا دیا ہے۔

Naye barqi aalat ne khana pakaana bohat aasaan bana diya hai.

They bought several appliances for their new home.

انہوں نے اپنے نئے گھر کے لیے کئی آلات خریدے۔

Unhon ne apne naye ghar ke liye kai aalat kharide.

Every appliance in the house serves a different purpose.

گھر کا ہر آلہ ایک مختلف مقصد کے لیے ہوتا ہے۔

Ghar ka har aalat ek mukhtalif maqsad ke liye hota hai.

Easily Confused With

applicants:Applicants refer to people applying for something, such as a job, while appliances refer to devices or instruments.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'apply' for the specific function of each appliance.

Imagine a kitchen filled with various appliances like a blender and microwave.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "appliantem" — one who applies, a user

First known use: 14th century

The word 'appliance' evolved from the Latin 'appli' which means to apply or use. This evolved into the modern usage referring to devices or tools used for specific functions in the home.