specifically

adverb/spəˈsɪfɪkli/CEFR B2

সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে

Meaning

In a way that names the exact thing meant.

Example sentences

  • He asked specifically for you.সে বিশেষভাবে তোমার কথাই বলেছে।
  • The rule applies to one group, specifically first-year students.নিয়মটি একটি দলের জন্য, সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে প্রথম বর্ষের শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য।

A common mistake

The soup was specifically good today.→The soup was especially good today.

Especially means above all others, to an unusual degree. Specifically points at exactly which one is meant. The mix-up is common because both can translate the same Bangla phrase.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: namely, expressly

Antonyms: generally

Similar words, and what each means

  • namely

    অর্থাৎ, যথা

    Used to introduce more precise details.

  • expressly

    স্পষ্ট করে, বিশেষভাবে উল্লেখ করে

    In clear and definite terms, or for one particular purpose.

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.

  • specifyverbসুনির্দিষ্টভাবে বলা, নির্দিষ্ট করা

“specifically” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “specifically” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • পরে
    • • সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে
    • • সামনের দিকে, এগিয়ে
    • • উপরের দিকে, ঊর্ধ্বমুখে
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    সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে — specifically (adverb) — সুনির্দিষ্টভাবে. In a way that names the exact thing meant.

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

    • • rapidly
    • • believably
    • • namely
    • • unceasingly
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    namely — namely — অর্থাৎ, যথা. Used to introduce more precise details.

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