Pry (V)
Pronunciation: praɪ
Word Meaning:
- To inquire too closely into someone’s private affairs; to be overly curious.
- To open, raise, or move something with a lever or similar tool, especially when it is done with force.
Uses in Sentence:
- It’s impolite to pry into other people’s personal lives without permission.
- He used a crowbar to pry open the stubbornly sealed door.
Synonyms:
- Meddle
- Intrude
- Snoop
- Investigate
- Peer
Antonyms:
- Ignore
- Neglect
- Respect
- Avoid
- Overlook
Word Meaning in Hindi:
- “ताक़-ज़रा” (Taak-Jara)
- “खुदाई करना” (Khudai Karna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- अनुमति के बिना दूसरों के व्यक्तिगत जीवन में ताक़-ज़रा करना अशिष्ट है। (It’s impolite to pry into other people’s personal lives without permission.)
- उसने एक क्रोबार का इस्तेमाल करके दुर्गम सील हुए दरवाजे को खोलने के लिए खुदाई की। (He used a crowbar to pry open the stubbornly sealed door.)