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dishful

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/ˈdɪʃfəl/ · dish-ful

The amount that a dish can hold, typically used in measurements for serving food.

Meanings

nounformal

The amount that a dish can hold, typically used in measurements for serving food.

ایک ڈش کی مقدار، جو عام طور پر کھانے کی خدمت کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

ڈشفل

dishful

Synonyms

amountportionservingمقدارحصہسرونگ

Antonyms

emptyscarcitylackخالیکمیکمیابی

Common Collocations

  • a dishful of rice
  • a dishful of salad
  • a dishful of soup

Example Sentences

She served a dishful of rice for dinner.

اس نے رات کے کھانے کے لیے ایک ڈشفل چاول پیش کیے۔

Us ne raat ke khanay ke liye aik dishful chaawal pesh kiye.

A dishful of soup was enough for everyone.

ایک ڈشفل سوپ سب کے لیے کافی تھا۔

Aik dishful soup sab ke liye kafi tha.

He set a dishful of salad on the table.

اس نے میز پر ایک ڈشفل سلاد رکھ دیا۔

Us ne mez par aik dishful salad rakh diya.

Easily Confused With

dish:A 'dish' generally refers to the container itself, while 'dishful' describes the amount it contains.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'full dish' to remember the word 'dishful'.

Picture a table set with a full dish of food, ready to be served.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "disc" — plate; dish

First known use: 14th century

The term 'dishful' has evolved from the Old English 'disc', which referred to a circular plate or shallow bowl, often used for serving food.