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lottery

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/ˈlɒtəri/ · lot-ter-y

A scheme for distributing prizes by lot or chance.

Meanings

nounformal

A scheme for distributing prizes by lot or chance.

انعامات کو قرعہ اندازی یا چانس کے ذریعے تقسیم کرنے کا نظام۔

قرعہ اندازی

qura'a andaazi

Synonyms

raffledrawinggambleقرعہخوش قسمتیقسمت کا کھیل

Antonyms

certaintysuretypredictabilityیقینیقینیپیش گوئی

Common Collocations

  • state lottery
  • lottery ticket
  • jackpot lottery

Example Sentences

She won the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

اس نے قرعہ اندازی جیت لی اور ایک رات میں کروڑ پتی بن گئی۔

Us ne qura'a andaazi jeet li aur aik raat mein karod pati ban gayi.

Many people try their luck in the lottery every week.

بہت سے لوگ ہر ہفتے قرعہ اندازی میں اپنا luck آزما تے ہیں۔

Bohat se log har hafta qura'a andaazi mein apna luck aazmaatay hain.

He bought a lottery ticket for the big draw next month.

اس نے اگلے ماہ کے بڑے قرعہ کے لئے ایک لاٹری ٹکٹ خریدا۔

Us ne aglay mahay ke baray qura'a ke liye aik laatri ticket kharida.

Easily Confused With

lot:A 'lot' refers to a portion or share, while a 'lottery' specifically refers to a game or scheme of chance.

Word Family

lottery winner
nounقرعہ اندازی کا فاتح
lotto
nounلاٹری
lottery ticket
nounلاٹری ٹکٹ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'lottery' as a big chance to win big!

Imagine a giant ticket with glowing numbers representing a life-changing prize.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوش قسمتی کا سورج نکلتا ہے، خواب حقیقت بنتے ہیں۔

Khush qismati ka sooraj nikalta hai, khwab haqeeqat bantay hain.

The sun of good luck rises, dreams turn into reality.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قسمت کا ستارہ چمکتا ہے۔

Qismat ka sitara chamakta hai.

The star of destiny shines.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "lotteria" — a drawing of lots

First known use: 16th century

The word 'lottery' originated from the Italian word 'lotteria,' which means a drawing of lots. It has been used in English since the 16th century.