25 English words for clothes & appearance with Hindi meanings, example sentences and the mistakes Indian learners actually make. Free, no sign-up.
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/ˈθredbeə/
adjectiveEnglish Definition
So worn that the threads of the fabric are visible; very old and thin.
Example
The old carpet was ********** in places.
English Definition
So worn that the threads of the fabric are visible; very old and thin.
हिंदी में: इतना घिसा हुआ कि कपड़े के धागे दिखाई देते हैं; बहुत पुराना और पतला।
Complete the Sentence
He still wore his jumper.
वह अभी भी अपना घिसा हुआ स्वेटर पहनता था।
So worn that the threads of the fabric are visible; very old and thin.
हिंदी में: इतना घिसा हुआ कि कपड़े के धागे दिखाई देते हैं; बहुत पुराना और पतला।
The old carpet was threadbare in places.
यह पुराना कालीन जगह-जगह से घिसा हुआ था।
He still wore his threadbare jumper.
वह अभी भी अपना घिसा हुआ स्वेटर पहनता था।
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