Peruse

vSynonymAntonymPronunciationSSC PYQ × 6

/pərˈuːz/ · परूज़

Meaning

To read something, especially in a careful way

to read something carefully

हिंदी अर्थ

ध्यान से पढ़ना

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
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Antonyms · विलोम
Example sentences

Please peruse the document before signing.

He perused the file for an hour.

Please peruse the contract before you sign it.

Daily use: Sign karne se pehle peruse kar lijiye.

Word forms
Perusal nPeruse v
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir

Peruse को per + use पढ़िए: per यानी पूरी तरह; document को पूरी तरह use करना, हर line ध्यान से पढ़ना। यही peruse है, और noun perusal। Skim (सरसरी नज़र) इसका उल्टा भाव है।

Read PERUSE as per + use: per means thoroughly, so you use a document thoroughly by reading every line with care. That careful reading is peruse, and its noun is perusal. Skim, a quick glance, is the opposite idea.

Exam note

SSC यह पकड़ता है कि peruse का मतलब ध्यान से पढ़ना है, सरसरी नज़र नहीं; scrutinise और examine synonym हैं, skim उल्टा। इसे pursue से मत मिलाइए।

SSC checks that peruse means to read carefully, not to glance quickly; scrutinise and examine are synonyms, and skim is the opposite. Do not confuse it with pursue.

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