No. 855 in Persian
سد
The Persian word "سد" means "dam" in English.
In a sentence
سد بزرگی در مسیر رودخانه ساختند.
They built a large dam on the river.
سد refers to a physical structure meant to block water flow.
یک سد عاطفی بین آنها وجود داشت.
An emotional barrier existed between them.
سد metaphorically refers to an emotional obstacle or barrier.
باران شدید موجب شکستن سد شد.
Heavy rain caused the dam to break.
سد again refers to the physical structure of the dam, focusing on its vulnerability to external conditions.
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