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prose

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/proʊz/ · pro-se

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without the structured meter or rhyme of poetry.

Meanings

nounliterary

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without the structured meter or rhyme of poetry.

تحریری یا بولی جانے والی زبان جو اپنی معمول کی شکل میں ہو، بغیر شاعری کے مخصوص وزن یا قافیہ کے۔

نثر

nasr

Synonyms

textwritingcompositionمتنتحریرتصنیف

Antonyms

poetryverseشاعریمکاں

Common Collocations

  • prose writing
  • prose style
  • prose poem

Example Sentences

He prefers to read novels written in prose.

وہ نثر میں لکھی گئی ناول پڑھنا پسند کرتا ہے۔

Woh nasr mein likhi gayi novel parhna pasand karta hai.

The prose of the author was celebrated for its clarity.

مصنف کی نثر کی وضاحت کی وجہ سے اس کی تعریف کی گئی۔

Munsif ki nasr ki wazahat ki wajah se is ki tareef ki gayi.

Her prose style is both engaging and informative.

اس کا نثری انداز دلچسپ اور معلوماتی دونوں ہے۔

Us ka nasri andaaz dilchasp aur maloomati dono hai.

Easily Confused With

prose poetry:Prose poetry combines elements of prose and poetry but is not structured in traditional poetic form.

Word Family

prosaic
adjectiveنثری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of prose as straightforward writing without the fluff of poetry.

Imagine reading a clear, flowing novel with no rhyme.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "prosa" — straightforward, direct

First known use: 14th century

The term 'prose' has evolved from the Latin word 'prosa', which means straightforward or direct speech.