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pillar

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/ˈpɪlər/ · pil-lar

A tall vertical structure that supports a building or a monument.

Meanings

nounformal

A tall vertical structure that supports a building or a monument.

ایک لمبی عمودی ساخت جو ایک عمارت یا یادگار کی حمایت کرتی ہے۔

ستون

sutoon

Formal: پائے

Synonyms

columnpostsupportستونکھمباسہارے

Antonyms

weaknessکمزوری

Common Collocations

  • pillar of support
  • pillar of society
  • central pillar

Example Sentences

The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.

قدیم مندر بڑے پتھروں کے ستونوں سے سہارا گیا تھا۔

Qadeem mandir bade patthron ke sutoonon se sahara gaya tha.

He is the pillar of our family, always providing guidance.

وہ ہماری خاندان کا ستون ہے، ہمیشہ رہنمائی فراہم کرتا ہے۔

Woh hamari khandan ka sutoon hai, hamesha rehnumai faraham karta hai.

The pillars of the bridge are essential for its stability.

پل کے ستون اس کی استحکام کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Pul ke sutoon iski istehkam ke liye zaroori hain.

Easily Confused With

pillow:A pillow is a soft cushion used for supporting the head during sleep, while a pillar is a rigid supporting structure.

Word Family

pillared
adjectiveستون دار
pillaring
verbستون بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a strong pillar that holds up a roof.

Imagine a grand building with tall pillars at the entrance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ستون کی طرح مضبوط رہنا چاہیے۔

Sutoon ki tarah mazboot rehna chahiye.

One should be as strong as a pillar.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "pillar" — post, column

First known use: 14th century

The word 'pillar' has roots in Latin 'pila' which means a post or column used for support.