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relaxation

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/rɪˈlækˌseɪʃən/ · re-lax-a-tion

The state of being free from tension or anxiety.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being free from tension or anxiety.

تناؤ یا اضطراب سے آزاد ہونے کی حالت۔

آرام

aaraam

Synonyms

restcalmreposeآرامچپسکون

Antonyms

tensionstressanxietyتناؤدباؤاضطراب

Common Collocations

  • deep relaxation
  • muscle relaxation
  • relaxation techniques

Example Sentences

After a long day, I enjoy some relaxation time.

ایک لمبے دن کے بعد، مجھے آرام کا وقت پسند ہے۔

Ek lambe din ke baad, mujhe aaraam ka waqt pasand hai.

Meditation is a great way to achieve relaxation.

مراقبہ آرام حاصل کرنے کا بہترین طریقہ ہے۔

Muraqba aaraam hasil karne ka behtareen tareeqa hai.

Listening to music helps in my relaxation process.

موسیقی سننا میرے آرام کے عمل میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Mausiqi sunna mere aaraam ke amal mein madad karta hai.

Easily Confused With

reliance:Reliance refers to dependence on something or someone, while relaxation refers to the state of being free from tension.

Word Family

relax
verbآرام کرنا
relaxing
adjectiveآرام دہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of relaxation as 'letting everything go' and sinking into comfort.

Imagine a serene beach with gentle waves, where you can unwind.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آرام کا مقام ہے بہار میں، زندگی کی سچی خوشبو ہے۔

Aaraam ka maqam hai bahar mein, zindagi ki sacchi khushbu hai.

A place of relaxation is in spring, it is the true fragrance of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھوپ میں بھی سایہ ایک سکون دیتا ہے۔

Dhoop mein bhi saaya ek sukoon deta hai.

Even in the sun, a shade provides relaxation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "relaxatio" — the act of loosening

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Latin, where 'relaxatio' meant 'to loosen or make less strict'. It entered English in the late 14th century.