ought to

modal verbCEFR B2

উচিত

Meaning

Used to say what is the right or sensible thing to do.

Example sentences

  • You ought to see a doctor.তোমার একজন ডাক্তার দেখানো উচিত।
  • We ought to leave early.আমাদের তাড়াতাড়ি বের হওয়া উচিত।

A common mistake

You ought to not go.You ought not to go.

The negative sits between ought and to. Should puts it the other way round: you should not go.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: should

Similar words, and what each means

  • should

    উচিত

    Used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.

Other English words for “উচিত

  • should

    Used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “ought to” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • আগে করতাম কিন্তু এখন করি না
    • করব (ভবিষ্যৎ); প্রস্তাব
    • হয়তো, হতে পারে
    • উচিত
    Show the answer

    উচিতought to (modal verb) — উচিত. Used to say what is the right or sensible thing to do.

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

    • should
    • shall
    • might
    • have to
    Show the answer

    shouldshould — উচিত. Used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.

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