learn by heart

phraseCEFR B1

মুখস্থ করা

Meaning

To memorise something exactly, word for word.

Example sentences

  • We learnt the poem by heart.আমরা কবিতাটি মুখস্থ করেছিলাম।
  • She knows the whole speech by heart.পুরো বক্তৃতাটি তার মুখস্থ।

A common mistake

I have learnt this chapter by heart, so I can explain it.→I have learnt this chapter by heart, so I can recite it.

Learning by heart means being able to repeat the words exactly. Explaining needs understanding, which is a different claim.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: memorize

Similar words, and what each means

  • memorize

    মুখস্থ করা

    To learn something so well that you can remember it exactly.

Other English words for “মুখস্থ করা”

  • memorize

    To learn something so well that you can remember it exactly.

  • memorise

    To learn something so well that you can remember it exactly.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “learn by heart” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • বিশেষ কষ্ট করে কিছু করা
    • • উদ্ধারে এগিয়ে আসা
    • • মুখস্থ করা
    • • উপস্থিত থাকা
    Show the answer

    মুখস্থ করা — learn by heart (phrase) — মুখস্থ করা. To memorise something exactly, word for word.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “learn by heart”?

    • • lose the chance
    • • apply oneself
    • • memorize
    • • cost a fortune
    Show the answer

    memorize — memorize — মুখস্থ করা. To learn something so well that you can remember it exactly.

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