No. 296 in Persian
دور
"دور" in English means "far" or "distance."
In a sentence
او در مسابقه دو، چند دور زد.
He ran several laps in the running competition.
Here, the word "دور" (lap/round) is used to denote each complete round or lap in a physical activity, like running.
خانه او بسیار دور است.
His house is very far.
In this context, "دور" (far) is used to describe a great distance.
لطفاً از اینجا دور شو.
Please move away from here.
Here, "دور" (away) conveys the idea of moving to a position farther from a point where one currently is.
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