dual

adjective/ˈdjuːəl/CEFR B2

দ্বৈত, দুই ধরনের

Meaning

Having two parts, uses, or aspects.

Example sentences

  • She holds dual nationality.তার দ্বৈত নাগরিকত্ব আছে।
  • The road became a dual carriageway.রাস্তাটি দুই লেনের মহাসড়ক হয়ে গেল।

Common phrases with “dual

  • dual nationalityদ্বৈত নাগরিকত্ব
  • a dual roleদ্বৈত ভূমিকা
  • dual purposeদ্বৈত উদ্দেশ্য

A common mistake

The two officers fought a dual at dawn.The two officers fought a duel at dawn.

A duel is an arranged fight between two people; dual is an adjective meaning two-part. They sound identical, so only spelling separates a passport from a pistol.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: twofold, double

Antonyms: single

Similar words, and what each means

  • twofold

    দ্বিগুণ; দুই অংশবিশিষ্ট

    Twice as great, or having two parts.

  • double

    দ্বিগুণ, জোড়া

    Twice as much or as many.

Opposite words

  • single

    একক, একটিমাত্র

    Only one; not double or more.

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Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “dual” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • এড়িয়ে যাওয়া স্বভাবের
    • ব্যক্তিগত, বেসরকারি
    • দাতব্য, দানশীল, পরোপকারী
    • দ্বৈত, দুই ধরনের
    Show the answer

    দ্বৈত, দুই ধরনেরdual (adjective) — দ্বৈত, দুই ধরনের. Having two parts, uses, or aspects.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “dual”?

    • bad
    • amusing
    • lovely
    • twofold
    Show the answer

    twofoldtwofold — দ্বিগুণ; দুই অংশবিশিষ্ট. Twice as great, or having two parts.

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