No. 108 in Urdu
بے
The Urdu word "بے" means "without" or "lacking."
In a sentence
وہ ہمیشہ بے خوف رہتا ہے۔
He always remains fearless.
Here, 'بے' is used as a prefix indicating absence (fearless).
اس کا چہرہ بے رونق لگ رہا تھا۔
His face was looking lifeless.
In this case, 'بے' is used to denote lack or deprivation (lifeless).
یہ پرانا قصہ اب بے معنی ہو چکا ہے۔
This old tale has now become meaningless.
Here, 'بے' conveys the sense of something being without meaning (meaningless).
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