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sweepstakes

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/ˈswipsteɪks/ · sweep-stakes

A contest in which participants buy tickets for a chance to win prizes, often through a drawing.

Meanings

nounformal

A contest in which participants buy tickets for a chance to win prizes, often through a drawing.

ایک مقابلہ جس میں شرکاء انعامات جیتنے کے موقع کے لیے ٹکٹ خریدتے ہیں، عام طور پر قرعہ اندازی کے ذریعے۔

سویپ اسٹیکس

sweepstakes

Synonyms

lotteryraffleprize drawلاٹریقرعہ اندازیانعامی مقابلہ

Common Collocations

  • enter a sweepstakes
  • sweepstakes prize
  • sweepstakes ticket

Example Sentences

I entered the sweepstakes hoping to win a new car.

میں نے نئی گاڑی جیتنے کی امید میں سویپ اسٹیکس میں داخلہ لیا۔

main ne nayee gaari jeetnay ki umeed mein sweepstakes mein daakhila liya.

The sweepstakes attracted thousands of participants this year.

اس سال سویپ اسٹیکس نے ہزاروں شرکاء کو متوجہ کیا۔

is saal sweepstakes ne hazaron shirka se mutajjah kiya.

Winning the sweepstakes was a complete surprise!

سویپ اسٹیکس میں جیتنا مکمل حیرت کی بات ہے!

sweepstakes mein jeetna mukammal hairat ki baat hai!

Easily Confused With

raffle:A raffle typically involves purchasing a ticket for a chance to win a specific prize, while sweepstakes can involve a broader range of entry methods.

Word Family

sweepstake
nounسویپ اسٹیک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sweepstakes' as sweeping in a big prize.

Imagine a large container filled with tickets and a big trophy waiting to be awarded.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نوٹ کا وزن توڑتا ہے!

Note ka wazan toda hai!

The weight of money breaks barriers!

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "sweepstake" — a form of lottery or contest where a prize is awarded

First known use: 19th century

The term 'sweepstakes' originates from the practice of pooling funds or bets and distributing them as prizes. It has evolved to represent lotteries and contests today.