Idle
Explore meanings, explanations, related words, synonyms, antonyms, translations, sentences, FAQ, for the word: Idle
Meanings of Idle
Adjective
-
Empty or not full.
-
Not being used; not doing anything important. Example: My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.
-
Not working or doing anything; just relaxing. Example: idle workmen.
-
Lazy or not wanting to work. Example: an idle fellow.
-
Not important or silly. Example: an idle story; idle talk.
-
A little foolish.
Verb
-
To spend time doing nothing.
-
To waste time instead of doing something useful.
-
When a machine runs slowly without doing much.
Noun
-
A fun animation that doesn't do much.
-
A game where you don't have to do a lot to win.
Explanation of the word: Idle
Idle means you are not busy or doing something. It's like when you are waiting and not playing or working.
Translations for the word: Idle
बिना काम का (bina kaam ka)
bina kaam ka
Synonyms for the word: Idle
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Idle
The word 'idle' means not doing anything or being inactive. For example, if you're just sitting and not playing or working, you might be idle.
You pronounce 'idle' like this: 'eye-dull'. It rhymes with 'bridal'.
The word 'idle' comes from an Old English word 'idela', which means 'empty' or 'useless'. It has been used for a long time to describe being inactive.
The word 'idle' in Bengali is 'অবসরে' (Abosore).