if not

phraseCEFR B2

নাহলে; এমনকি

Meaning

Used to give what happens when something is not true, or to suggest an even stronger case.

Example sentences

  • Leave now; if not, you will be late.এখনই বেরোও; নাহলে দেরি হয়ে যাবে।
  • It will take months, if not years.কয়েক মাস, এমনকি বছরও লেগে যেতে পারে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: otherwise

Similar words, and what each means

  • otherwise

    অন্যথায়, নতুবা

    If not; or else.

Other English words for “নাহলে; এমনকি”

  • or else

    Used to say what bad thing will happen if something is not done.

  • alternatively

    Used to introduce a second possibility.

  • even

    Used to stress something surprising; or flat and equal.

Where this word is used

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  1. “if not” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • নাহলে; এমনকি
    • • কোনো নয়, একটিও না
    • • মুখস্থ করা
    • • ভাই বা বোন
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    নাহলে; এমনকি — if not (phrase) — নাহলে; এমনকি. Used to give what happens when something is not true, or to suggest an even stronger case.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “if not”?

    • • otherwise
    • • hardly ever
    • • a shoulder to cry on
    • • follow the trend
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    otherwise — otherwise — অন্যথায়, নতুবা. If not; or else.

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