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Abase means نیچا کرنا

Degrade means نیچا کرنا

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The idiom 'To cut long story short' means مقصد کی بات کرنا

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The analogy compares characteristics: just as a stone is hard, a feather is soft.

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Are there any apples in kitchen?

کیا کچن میں کوئی سیب ہے؟

"Any" is used in questions to inquire about the presence of something.

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The relationship between the words "Encourage" and "Restrict" is that they are antonyms, meaning they have opposite meanings. 

"Encourage" means to support or promote something.

"Restrict" means to limit or control something.

Similarly, the word pair "Dearth" and "Surplus" are also antonyms.

"Dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something.

"Surplus" means an excess or abundance of something.

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Succeed کامیاب هونا

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 A rehearsal is a preparation or practice for a performance, just like an engagement is a preparation or commitment before a marriage.

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Reduce means کم کرنا

Deplete means ختم کرنا یا گھٹا دینا

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Ponder: غور کرنا, سوچ بچار کرنا

Think over غور و خوض کرنا