occasion

noun/əˈkeɪʒn/CEFR B1

উপলক্ষ

Meaning

A particular time when something happens, often a special one.

Example sentences

  • We wear new clothes on special occasions.আমরা বিশেষ উপলক্ষে নতুন পোশাক পরি।
  • Eid is a joyful occasion.ঈদ একটা আনন্দের উপলক্ষ।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: event

Similar words, and what each means

  • event

    অনুষ্ঠান, ঘটনা

    Something that happens, especially a planned occasion.

  • opportunity

    সুযোগ

    A chance or a good moment to do something.

  • chance

    সুযোগ; সম্ভাবনা

    A good moment to do something, or the possibility of something happening.

Word family

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

  • occasionaladjectiveমাঝেমধ্যের, কদাচিৎ
  • occasionallyadverbমাঝে মাঝে, কখনো কখনো

occasion” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

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  1. “occasion” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • ফায়ারপ্লেসের উপরের তাক
    • বৈধতা
    • মূল্যায়ন, পরিমাপ
    • উপলক্ষ
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    উপলক্ষoccasion (noun) — উপলক্ষ. A particular time when something happens, often a special one.

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

    • compassion
    • event
    • gravity
    • biopsy
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    eventevent — অনুষ্ঠান, ঘটনা. Something that happens, especially a planned occasion.

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