Vocabulary
Lull
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
Urdu meaning
وقفہ، چپ رہنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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SUDDEN twin problems with the TLP and Afghanistan have ended the post-May lull in crises.
Dawn Editorials —
Triple trouble
— 2025-10-28
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HE long lull on the political front may have just been the build-up to a fresh storm.
Dawn Editorials —
Political upheaval
— 2025-10-09
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If this opening is to amount to more than a tactical lull, it must be anchored in lasting commitments.
Dawn Editorials —
Fragile pause
— 2025-10-05
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There is a lull between Pakistan and India, but Mr Modi calls it a `pause` in Operation Sindoor, implying that New Delhi may resume military operations against Pakistan.
Dawn Editorials —
Pak-India stalemate must end
— 2025-08-09
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In sum, Pakistan is fortunate to have a confluence of favourable circumstances, but this should not lull us into complacency, which deviates from the path of inclusive and sustained growth.
Dawn Editorials —
No room for complacency
— 2025-08-07
Synonyms
soothe, quiet, hush, lullaby, rock to sleep
Curator example
“the rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep”
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