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minder

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/ˈmaɪndə/ · mind-er

A person who looks after or supervises someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who looks after or supervises someone or something.

ایک شخص جو کسی کی دیکھ بھال یا نگرانی کرتا ہے۔

نگہبان

nigahban

Synonyms

guardiancaretakersupervisorنگہبانمحافظنظامت

Antonyms

neglecterabandonerغافلچھوڑنے والا

Common Collocations

  • child minder
  • dog minder
  • minder service

Example Sentences

She works as a child minder during the summer.

وہ گرمیوں کے دوران بچوں کی نگہبان کے طور پر کام کرتی ہے۔

Woh garmiyon ke dauran bachon ki nigahban ke tor par kaam karti hai.

The minder successfully managed the elderly person's health.

نگہبان نے بوڑھے شخص کی صحت کی کامیابی سے نگرانی کی۔

Nigahban ne boodhay shakhs ki sehat ki kamiyabi se nigraani ki.

Having a dog minder gives you peace of mind while you're away.

کتا نگہبان رکھنے سے آپ کو دور رہتے ہوئے ذہنی سکون ملتا ہے۔

Kutta nigahban rakhne se aap ko door rehtay hue zehni sukoon milta hai.

Easily Confused With

binder:A binder is a cover or holder for sheets of paper, while a minder supervises or takes care of someone.

Word Family

mind
verbخیال رکھنا
minded
adjectiveخیالی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a minder as someone who minds someone else's needs.

Visualize a caregiver looking after a child or pet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "mind" — to take care of or be in charge of

First known use: 1950s

The term 'minder' originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the verb 'mind', with the suffix '-er' denoting a person who performs the action.