rule

noun/ruːl/CEFR A2

নিয়ম, বিধি

Meaning

An instruction that says what you may or may not do.

Example sentences

  • We must follow the rules.আমাদের নিয়ম মানতে হবে।
  • The first rule is to be on time.প্রথম নিয়ম হলো সময়মতো আসা।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: regulation, law, guideline

Similar words, and what each means

  • regulation

    বিধিমালা, নিয়ন্ত্রণবিধি

    An official rule made by an authority to control something.

  • law

    আইন

    A rule made by the government that everyone must follow.

  • guideline

    নির্দেশনা

    Advice on how something should be done, usually issued officially.

  • regime

    শাসকগোষ্ঠী

    A government, especially one seen as harsh or unfair.

  • adjudicate

    বিচার করে রায় দেওয়া, মীমাংসা করা

    To make a formal judgment on a disputed matter.

  • commandment

    অনুশাসন, বিধান

    A rule given by God to be obeyed.

Other English words for “নিয়ম, বিধি”

  • statute

    A written law passed by a legislative body.

  • ordinance

    A law or rule made by a government or authority.

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  1. “rule” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • অক্সিজেন
    • • ঝর্ণা, ফোয়ারা
    • • পণ্ডিত, বিদ্বান
    • • নিয়ম, বিধি
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    নিয়ম, বিধি — rule (noun) — নিয়ম, বিধি. An instruction that says what you may or may not do.

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

    • • finger
    • • seat
    • • mist
    • • regulation
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    regulation — regulation — বিধিমালা, নিয়ন্ত্রণবিধি. An official rule made by an authority to control something.

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