No. 458 in Arabic

وهم

Illusion or delusion.

In a sentence

كان يعتقد أن النجاح مجرد وهم.
He thought that success was just an illusion.
In this sentence, "وهم" refers to a belief or idea that is not real or achievable, highlighting its meaning as an illusion or delusion.
وهم الجماهير بأن العرض قد انتهى.
The audience was under the illusion that the show had ended.
Here, "وهم" indicates a state of being misled or holding a wrong impression, emphasizing its usage as 'misconception'.
لا تدعكم الأوهام تعيقكم عن التقدم.
Do not let illusions hinder you from progressing.
In this statement, "الأوهام" (plural of "وهم") is used to signify misleading thoughts or unfounded fears, reinforcing its sense as 'false perceptions'.

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