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dance

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/dæns/ · dance

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Meanings

verbinformal

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

سروں کے ساتھ تال کے مطابق منتقل ہونا، عام طور پر ایک مخصوص ترتیب کے اقدام کے ساتھ

رقص

raqs

Synonyms

movetwirlswayچلنامڑناجھومنا

Antonyms

stand stillremainرکناٹھہرنا

Common Collocations

  • dance party
  • dance floor
  • dance performance

Example Sentences

She loves to dance at parties.

وہ پارٹیوں میں رقص کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh partyon mein raqs karna pasand karti hai.

They danced together under the stars.

انہوں نے تاروں کے نیچے اکٹھے رقص کیا۔

Unhoon ne taron ke neeche akathay raqs kiya.

He danced like no one was watching.

وہ ایسے رقص کرتا تھا جیسے کوئی دیکھ نہیں رہا۔

Woh aise raqs karta tha jaise koi dekh nahi raha.

Easily Confused With

prance:Prancing refers to a lively and spirited way of walking or moving but does not specifically involve music.
nouninformal

a series of rhythmic movements to music

سروں کے ساتھ تال میں منتقل ہونے کی ایک سلسلہ

رقص

raqs

Synonyms

performancemovementstepپرفارمنسحرکتقدم

Antonyms

stillnesscalmسکونٹھہراؤ

Common Collocations

  • traditional dance
  • dance competition
  • social dance

Example Sentences

The dance was beautifully choreographed.

رقص کو خوبصورتی سے ترتیب دیا گیا تھا۔

Raqs ko khoobsurati se tarteeb diya gaya tha.

They performed a folk dance at the festival.

انہوں نے میلے میں ایک لوک رقص پیش کیا۔

Unhoon ne mele mein ek lok raqs pesh kiya.

She has taken classes to improve her dance skills.

اس نے اپنے رقص کے ہنر کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے کلاسیں لی ہیں۔

Us ne apne raqs ke hunar ko behtar banane ke liye classes li hain.

Easily Confused With

sway:Sway generally means to move from side to side but lacks the structured rhythm that characterizes dance.

Word Family

dancer
nounراقص
dancing
verbرقص کرنا
danceable
adjectiveرقص کرنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a dance party where everyone is moving together.

Imagine a vibrant dance floor filled with people dancing joyfully.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

رقص کی محفل میں سب کو رقص آتا ہے، پھر کوئی بھی خود کو نہ تھامتا ہے۔

Raqs ki mehfil mein sab ko raqs aata hai, Phir koi bhi khud ko na thaamta hai.

In the gathering of dance, everyone knows how to dance, Then no one holds themselves back.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

رقص کرنے والوں کی چال ہمیشہ ہنسی خوشی ہوتی ہے۔

Raqs karne walon ki chaal hamesha hansi khushi hoti hai.

Those who dance always move with joy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "dancier" — to move in rhythm

First known use: 14th century

The word dance has its origins in the Old French word 'dancier,' which means 'to move the body in a rhythmic way.' It has evolved to refer to a wide range of expressive movements, often accompanied by music.