namely

adverb/ˈneɪmli/CEFR C1

অর্থাৎ, যথা

Meaning

Used to introduce more precise details.

Example sentences

  • Two students, namely Amina and Rahim, won.দুজন শিক্ষার্থী, অর্থাৎ আমিনা এবং রহিম, জিতল।
  • One thing is missing, namely trust.একটি জিনিস অনুপস্থিত, যথা বিশ্বাস।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: specifically, that is

Antonyms: generally

Similar words, and what each means

  • specifically

    সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে

    In a way that names the exact thing meant.

  • that is

    অর্থাৎ, মানে

    Used to explain more exactly what you have just said.

  • that is

    অর্থাৎ, মানে

    Used to explain more exactly what you have just said.

Other English words for “অর্থাৎ, যথা

  • that is

    Used to explain more exactly what you have just said.

  • in other words

    Used to say the same thing again more simply.

Opposite words

  • generally

    সাধারণত

    In most cases; usually.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “namely” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • নিঃসন্দেহে
    • বর্তমানে, এখন
    • অর্থাৎ, যথা
    • প্রায়ই
    Show the answer

    অর্থাৎ, যথাnamely (adverb) — অর্থাৎ, যথা. Used to introduce more precise details.

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

    • apart
    • forthwith
    • specifically
    • yes
    Show the answer

    specificallyspecifically — সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে. In a way that names the exact thing meant.

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