Refrain

Refrain (N, V)

Pronunciation: ri-freyn

Word Meaning:

Noun: A repeated line or phrase in music or poetry; a chorus.
Verb: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back or abstain.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The refrain of the song was catchy and stayed with me long after it ended.
2. She had to refrain from eating sweets during her diet.
3. Despite his anger, he tried to refrain from saying anything hurtful.

Synonyms:

Noun: Chorus, chorus line, repetition, chorus refrain

Verb: Abstain, withhold, resist, curb, avoid

Antonyms:

Noun: Solo, verse
Verb: Indulge, engage, participate

Word Meaning in Hindi:

Noun: बार-बार दोहराया जाने वाला गाना या पंक्ति; चरण
Verb: बचना, संयम रखना, निवारण करना Word uses in Hindi:

1. गाने का बार-बार दोहराया जाने वाला गाना मुझे दीवाना बना दिया। (The refrain of the song was catchy and stayed with me long after it ended.)
2. उसे अपने डाइट के दौरान मिठाई खाने से बचना पड़ा। (She had to refrain from eating sweets during her diet.)
3. अपने गुस्से के बावजूद, उसने कुछ भी दुखद न कहने का प्रयास किया। (Despite his anger, he tried to refrain from saying anything hurtful.)