pillar
intermediateB1/ˈpɪlər/ · pil-lar
A tall vertical structure that supports a building or a monument.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a strong pillar that holds up a roof.
Imagine a grand building with tall pillars at the entrance.
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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.