reality
intermediateB1/rɪˈælɪti/ · re-al-i-ty
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be thought to be.
Meanings
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or be thought to be.
چیزوں کی ایسی حالت جیسی کہ وہ حقیقت میں موجود ہیں، نہ کہ جیسی کہ وہ نظر آتی ہیں یا سوچا جاتا ہے۔
حقیقت
Haqeeqat
Common Collocations
- harsh reality
- virtual reality
- bitter reality
Example Sentences
The reality of the situation is much worse than we thought.
صورتحال کی حقیقت ہماری سوچ سے کہیں زیادہ خراب ہے۔
Soorat-e-hal ki haqeeqat hamari soch se kahin zyada kharab hai.
In virtual reality, users can immerse themselves in a digital environment.
ورچوئل حقیقت میں، صارفین ایک ڈیجیٹل ماحول میں خود کو غرق کر سکتے ہیں۔
Virtual haqeeqat mein, sarfeen aik digital maahol mein khud ko ghark kar sakte hain.
He often escapes from reality by reading novels.
وہ اکثر ناول پڑھ کر حقیقت سے فرار ہوگیا۔
Woh aksar novel parh kar haqeeqat se farar ho jata hai.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'real' when you hear 'reality'.
Imagine a clear mirror reflecting your true self.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کیا حقیقت ہے، کیا خواب ہے، زندگی کے رنگ بدلتے ہیں
Kya haqeeqat hai, kya khwab hai, zindagi ke rang badalte hain
What is reality, what is a dream, the colors of life change.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
حقیقت کو جھٹلانا مشکل ہے
Haqeeqat ko jhutlana mushkil hai
It is difficult to deny the truth.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "realitas" — the state of being real
First known use: 14th century
The term reality has evolved from the Latin word 'realitas', indicating a state of being real or actual. It has been adopted into English since the late Middle Ages.