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बृहत्

bṛhat
adjective★Intermediate— great, large, vast
formal

Great in size, extent, or importance; vast or large.

बृहत् समुद्र के पार एक द्वीप है।

There is an island across the vast ocean.

💡

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe something of significant size or importance.

Collocations

बृहत् पुस्तकालयvast libraryबृहत् समुद्रvast oceanबृहत् इतिहासgreat history

Synonyms

विशालमहानबड़ा

Antonyms

छोटासूक्ष्मलघु

Related Phrases

बृहत् इतिहासphrase
great history
बृहत् पुस्तकालयphrase
vast library

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

This word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe something of significant size or importance.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While 'बृहत्' is a powerful word, it should not be overused in casual conversation. Reserve it for contexts where you truly want to emphasize size or importance.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit, where it means 'great' or 'large.' The word is composed of the root 'बृह्' (bṛh) meaning 'to grow' or 'to expand,' with the suffix '-त्' (t) indicating an adjective form.

📝Usage Notes

The word is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe something of significant size or importance. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something of great value or significance.

Word Breakdown

बृह्
to grow or expand
root
+
-त्
adjective suffix
suffix
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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