What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word SEASON? If you are a ten-year-old then you'll probably say 'SUMMER SEASON', but if you are a cricket fan then your answer might be 'IPL SEASON'. What I'm trying to say is that when we say or hear a new word, it's crucial to understand a particular context in which the word is being used. अक्सर किसी शब्द का वाक्य में अर्थ इस बात पर निर्भर करता है कि हम उस शब्द का प्रयोग किस situation में कर रहे हैं। यही कारण है कि एक शब्द का use अलग-अलग तरह की situations में किया जाता है जो कि एक दूसरे से बिलकुल different होती हैं।। आज हम ऐसे ही एक शब्द-SEASON के different meanings और uses के बारे में सीखेंगे। WHERE DID 'SEASON' CAME FROM? This word has its roots in the latin word 'satio' meaning: the act of sowing seeds. We can assume that this word is related to the time when people used to sow seeds. Now, we all know that seeds are sown according to the weather conditions and thus, the very basic definition or meaning of the word season is: 'the different types of weather patterns that we experience in a single year' OKAY, done with the basics; let's explore some more! AS A NOUN 1. One of the four periods of the year- spring, summer, autumn, and winter; marked by particular weather patterns. ( ऋतू ) • Spring is my favourite season. • बसंत मेरी पसंदीदा ऋतु है। 2. A period of the year characterised by a particular climatic feature. ( मौसम ) • How long does the rainy season last? • बरसात का मौसम कब तक रहता है? 3. A suitable, proper, fitting, or right time to do something. ( उपयुक्त काल/समय ) • This is not the season for business. • यह व्यापार के लिए उपयुक्त काल नहीं है। 4. That time period of the year which is marked by special events or activities.( अवधि ) These events could be: Related to sports: • This year's IPL season began with great fervour. • इस साल के IPL season की शुरुआत काफी उत्साह के साथ हुई। High profile social or fashion events: • Her party is one of the most exciting events of the season. • उसकी पार्टी season के सब से रोमांचक आयोजनों में से एक है। 5. One of the several series of television programmes with the same title and the same characters. • Big Boss 10 season was hosted by Salman Khan. • बिग बॉस 10 सीजन की मेजबानी सलमान खान ने की थी। AS A VERB 1. To lend flavour to a dish (स्वादिष्ट बनाना) When you add salt, pepper, or other herbs to a dish in order to enhance its taste, it means you have seasoned the dish. • I seasoned this chicken with a lot of herbs and spices. • मैंने इस चिकन को बहुत सारे herbs और स्वादिष्ट मसालों के साथ season किया है। 2. To accustom or harden (अभ्यस्त करना/ परिपक्व करना) Here, it means that you have experienced something so often that now that thing seems normal and usual to you. • Indian troops are seasoned by battle. • भारतीय फ़ौज युद्ध से अभ्यस्त हैं। Read our other blogs to further improve your vocabulary: FIRE: One Word, Many Meanings Bizarre Phrases in English Language Don't forget to download our English learning apps HinKhoj and Namaste English