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publicly

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/ˈpʌblɪkli/ · pub-lic-ly

In a manner available to or visible by the general public.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner available to or visible by the general public.

ایسے انداز میں جو عام لوگوں کے لیے دستیاب یا نظر آنے والا ہو۔

عوامی طور پر

awaami tor par

Formal: عوامی طور پر

Synonyms

openlyin publicbrazenlyکھلے عامعوامیبے باکی کے ساتھ

Antonyms

privatelyconfidentiallysecretlyنجی طور پرخفیہچپ چاپ

Common Collocations

  • publicly available
  • publicly funded
  • publicly declared

Example Sentences

The results of the study were published publicly.

مطالعے کے نتائج عوامی طور پر شائع کیے گئے۔

Mutalay ke nataij awaami tor par shai kiye gaye.

She addressed the issues publicly during the meeting.

اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران مسائل عوامی طور پر بیان کیے۔

Us ne meeting ke doran masail awaami tor par bayan kiye.

He is known for his publicly stated opinions.

وہ اپنے عوامی طور پر بیان کیے گئے رائے کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Woh apne awaami tor par bayan kiye gaye rai ke liye jana jata hai.

Easily Confused With

privately:Privately means in a restricted or personal manner, opposite of publicly.

Word Family

public
adjectiveعوامی
publication
nounاجراء
publicize
verbاشاعت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'publicly' as sharing information with all, like making announcements in a square.

Imagine a town square where people gather to hear announcements.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو چھپتا ہے وہ راسخ نہیں ہوتا۔

Jo chhupata hai woh rakhis nahi hota.

What is hidden does not become established.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "publicus" — of the people

First known use: 14th century

The term 'publicly' originates from the Latin word 'publicus', which refers to something that pertains to the people or community. Over time, it was adopted into Middle English and has maintained its association with an open or shared nature.