Catastrophe (N):
Pronunciation: /kəˈtæs.trə.fi/
Word Meaning: A catastrophe refers to a sudden and widespread disaster, often causing significant damage, destruction, or suffering. It can be a natural event, such as an earthquake or a flood, or a human-made disaster, like a nuclear accident or a large-scale industrial failure.
Uses in Sentence:
- The earthquake was a catastrophic event, leaving the city in ruins.
- The failure of the dam resulted in a catastrophic flood that affected the entire region.
Synonyms:
- Disaster
- Calamity
- Tragedy
- Misfortune
- Devastation
Antonyms:
- Success
- Triumph
- Fortune
- Blessing
- Victory
Word Meaning in Hindi: आपदा (Aapda)
Word uses in Hindi:
- भूकंप एक भयंकर आपदा हो सकता है, जिससे शहर को नष्ट कर दिया जाता है। (An earthquake can be a catastrophic disaster, destroying the city.)
- बांध की कमी से भारी बारिश हो गई और इसने पूरे क्षेत्र को आपदा में डाल दिया। (The dam failure caused heavy rainfall, plunging the entire area into catastrophe.)