Vocabulary
Juncture
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a particular point in events or time.
Urdu meaning
موقع، وقت، ملنے کی جگہ، ملنے کا وقت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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While both wanted de-escalation, they were not prepared at this juncture to back down from their core demands.
Dawn Editorials —
High-stakes diplomacy
— 2026-04-13
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Both the hostilities with Afghanistan and the war raging in the Middle East were discussed.The fact that the majority of politicians put up a show of unity at this critical juncture has symbolic significance.
Dawn Editorials —
Collective wisdom
— 2026-03-05
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We have all used terms like `critical juncture` or `crises` at numerous points in the past, but perhaps in a highly globalised and competitive world, things may never have been where they currently are.
Dawn Editorials —
In decline
— 2025-12-19
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It is not the first time: post-World War II, when new countries, including Pakistan, were just carved out, we were at a similar juncture.
Dawn Editorials —
Men and laws
— 2025-11-15
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From this point, we stand at a delicate juncture.
Dawn Editorials —
Failed talks
— 2025-10-30
Synonyms
point, point in time, time, moment, moment in time, stage, period, phase
Antonyms
decomposition, dissociation, crevice,
Curator example
“it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained”
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