No. 32 in Urdu
خلاف
Against; Opposite; Contrary.
In a sentence
یہ قانون کے خلاف ہے۔
This is against the law.
The word 'خلاف' is used here to signify 'being opposed to' or 'contrary to' something, in this case, the law.
ہم نے ان کے خلاف مظاہرہ کیا۔
We protested against them.
The word 'خلاف' here denotes opposition or contention, as the action is directed against a group or individuals.
حالات توقعات کے خلاف نکلے۔
The circumstances turned out contrary to expectations.
In this context, 'خلاف' signifies divergence or being contrary to something anticipated, here the expectations.
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