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diamonds

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/ˈdaɪə.məndz/ · di-a-monds

A precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.

Meanings

nounformal

A precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.

ایک قیمتی پتھر جو کہ ایک واضح اور بے رنگ بلوری شکل میں پایا جاتا ہے، جو کہ خالص کاربن کا سخت ترین قدرتی مادہ ہے۔

ہیرے

heeray

Synonyms

gemprecious stonebrilliantجواہرقیمتی پتھرچمکدار

Antonyms

stonerockpebbleپتھرچٹانکنکر

Common Collocations

  • diamond ring
  • diamond earrings
  • diamond necklace

Example Sentences

She received a beautiful diamond on her engagement.

اس نے اپنی منگنی پر ایک خوبصورت ہیرا حاصل کیا۔

Us ne apni mangni par aik khoobsurat heera hasil kiya.

Diamonds are often considered symbols of wealth.

ہیرے عموماً دولت کے علامت مانے جاتے ہیں۔

Heere aam tor par dolat ke aalamate maane jaate hain.

The diamond sparkled under the bright lights.

ہیرا روشن روشنیوں کے نیچے چمک رہا تھا۔

Heera roshan roshiyon ke neeche chamak raha tha.

Easily Confused With

gemstones:Gemstones can refer to a variety of precious and semi-precious stones, while diamonds are a specific type of gemstone.

Word Family

diamond
nounہیرے
diamonded
adjectiveہیرا دار
diamondlike
adjectiveہیرے کی مانند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a diamond's sparkle to remember its rarity and value.

Imagine a shining diamond ring on a hand.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jiite hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, for whom we would die.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہیرے کی مانند چمکنا

heeray ki manind chamakna

To shine like a diamond.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "adamas" — unconquerable

First known use: 14th century

The word 'diamond' comes from the Greek word 'adamas', meaning unbreakable or invincible. It evolved through Latin and Old French before entering English.