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Gayab

ग़ायब
GAH-yub

Invisible or absent.

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Meaning & usage

The term 'Gayab' refers to something that is invisible or absent. In various contexts, it can denote a person who is missing or something that cannot be seen. The word is often used in everyday conversation in Hindi-speaking regions to describe someone who has disappeared or is not present.

In a sentence

After the storm, the sun seemed gayab behind the clouds.

As seen in crosswords

Gayab is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Invisible or absent” (5)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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