symbol

noun/ˈsɪmbəl/CEFR B1

প্রতীক, চিহ্ন

Meaning

A sign, shape or object that stands for something else.

Example sentences

The dove is a symbol of peace.পায়রা শান্তির প্রতীক।
What does this symbol mean?এই চিহ্নটির অর্থ কী?

A common mistake

The lion is the symbol for courage.→The lion is a symbol of courage.

Symbol of is the normal phrase for what something stands for. Symbol for belongs to science and maths: the symbol for water is H2O.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: logo, sign

Similar words, and what each means

logo
প্রতীক চিহ্ন, লোগো
A symbol or design that identifies a company or brand.
sign
স্বাক্ষর করা, সই করা
To write your name on something to agree to or approve it.

Other English words for “প্রতীক, চিহ্ন”

mark
A number or letter showing how good work is.
trace
A very small amount or a mark left behind, or to find by following signs.

“symbol” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Which symbol is the "star key"?
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Our national flag is the symbol of Bangladesh as an independent country.
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The white dove is a symbol of peace.
dove — dictionary →

Where this word is used

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“symbol” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • পরিসর, ব্যাপ্তি, সীমা
- • বিমান বা জাহাজের পরিচারক
- • স্বার্থপরতা
- • প্রতীক, চিহ্ন
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প্রতীক, চিহ্ন — symbol (noun) — প্রতীক, চিহ্ন. A sign, shape or object that stands for something else.
Which word is closest in meaning to “symbol”?
- • borderland
- • hairdryer
- • turbojet
- • logo
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logo — logo — প্রতীক চিহ্ন, লোগো. A symbol or design that identifies a company or brand.

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