English Homonyms with Bengali Meanings (সমোচ্চারিত ভিন্নার্থক শব্দের তালিকা)

100 English Homonyms with Bengali Meanings

Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings. This list will help you understand their diverse uses.

1. Address

• Meaning 1: A location (ঠিকানা)

  • Example: Please write down your full address on this form.

• Meaning 2: To speak to (সম্বোধন করা)

  • Example: The CEO will address the employees at the meeting.

2. Arm

• Meaning 1: A body part (বাহু)

  • Example: He broke his arm while playing football.

• Meaning 2: To supply with weapons (অস্ত্রসজ্জিত করা)

  • Example: The country decided to arm its citizens for defense.

3. Band

• Meaning 1: A musical group (গানের দল)

  • Example: My favorite rock band is performing tonight.

• Meaning 2: A strip of material (ফিতা বা পট্টি)

  • Example: She tied her hair back with a rubber band.

4. Bark

• Meaning 1: The sound a dog makes (কুকুরের ডাক)

  • Example: I was awakened by the dog's loud bark.

• Meaning 2: The outer layer of a tree (গাছের ছাল)

  • Example: The bark of this tree is very rough.

5. Bat

• Meaning 1: A flying mammal (বাদুড়)

  • Example: A bat flew out of the dark cave at dusk.

• Meaning 2: Sports equipment (খেলার ব্যাট)

  • Example: He hit the cricket ball with a heavy bat.

6. Bear

• Meaning 1: An animal (ভালুক)

  • Example: We saw a large brown bear in the forest.

• Meaning 2: To endure or carry (বহন করা বা সহ্য করা)

  • Example: I cannot bear this pain any longer.

7. Blue

• Meaning 1: A color (নীল রঙ)

  • Example: The sky is a beautiful shade of blue today.

• Meaning 2: Feeling sad (বিষণ্ণ)

  • Example: She was feeling blue after her friend moved away.

8. Board

• Meaning 1: A flat piece of wood (তক্তা)

  • Example: He cut the wooden board in half.

• Meaning 2: To get on a ship or plane (যানবাহনে ওঠা)

  • Example: It's time to board the aircraft.

9. Bolt

• Meaning 1: A metal fastener (স্ক্রু বা খিল)

  • Example: Use a wrench to tighten the bolt.

• Meaning 2: To run away suddenly (দ্রুত পালানো)

  • Example: The horse got scared and decided to bolt.

10. Bow

• Meaning 1: To bend forward (মাথা নত করা)

  • Example: The performers bow to the audience after the show.

• Meaning 2: A weapon for shooting arrows (ধনুক)

  • Example: Robin Hood was an expert with a bow and arrow.

11. Box

• Meaning 1: A container (বাক্স)

  • Example: He packed his old books in a cardboard box.

• Meaning 2: A sport (মুষ্টিযুদ্ধ)

  • Example: He trained for years to box professionally.

12. Can

• Meaning 1: A metal container (টিনের কৌটা)

  • Example: I opened a can of soup for lunch.

• Meaning 2: To be able to (সক্ষম হওয়া)

  • Example: Can you please help me with this?

13. Capital

• Meaning 1: A city (রাজধানী)

  • Example: Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh.

• Meaning 2: Wealth or assets (মূলধন)

  • Example: You need significant capital to start a new business.

14. Change

• Meaning 1: To make different (পরিবর্তন করা)

  • Example: I need to change my clothes before the party.

• Meaning 2: Coins (খুচরো পয়সা)

  • Example: Do you have any spare change for the parking meter?

15. Chest

• Meaning 1: A part of the body (বুক)

  • Example: He felt a sharp pain in his chest.

• Meaning 2: A large storage box (সিন্দুক)

  • Example: The pirates buried a chest full of gold.

16. Circle

• Meaning 1: A round shape (বৃত্ত)

  • Example: Draw a perfect circle on the paper.

• Meaning 2: To move around something (ঘিরে ফেলা বা প্রদক্ষিণ করা)

  • Example: The vultures circle high above in the sky.

17. Clip

• Meaning 1: A fastener (ক্লিপ)

  • Example: She used a paper clip to hold the documents together.

• Meaning 2: To cut or trim (কাটা বা ছাঁটা)

  • Example: I need to clip my fingernails.

18. Cool

• Meaning 1: Low temperature (ঠান্ডা)

  • Example: The evening air is nice and cool.

• Meaning 2: Fashionable or impressive (চমৎকার)

  • Example: He wears very cool sunglasses.

19. Crane

• Meaning 1: A bird (সারস পাখি)

  • Example: The crane stood gracefully in the shallow water.

• Meaning 2: A machine for lifting (ভারোত্তোলক যন্ত্র)

  • Example: The construction site used a crane to lift steel beams.

20. Date

• Meaning 1: A specific day (তারিখ)

  • Example: What is the date of your birthday?

• Meaning 2: A sweet fruit (খেজুর)

  • Example: She added a chopped date to her oatmeal.

21. Deck

• Meaning 1: A floor of a ship (জাহাজের ডেক)

  • Example: We stood on the deck to watch the sunset.

• Meaning 2: A pack of playing cards (তাসের প্যাকেট)

  • Example: Can you shuffle the deck of cards?

22. Duck

• Meaning 1: A bird (হাঁস)

  • Example: A duck was swimming in the pond.

• Meaning 2: To lower one's head (মাথা নিচু করা)

  • Example: You need to duck to get through the low doorway.

23. Express

• Meaning 1: To show a feeling (প্রকাশ করা)

  • Example: He found it difficult to express his emotions.

• Meaning 2: Fast or direct (দ্রুতগামী)

  • Example: Take the express train to reach the city faster.

24. Fair

• Meaning 1: Just or equitable (ন্যায্য)

  • Example: The judge made a fair decision.

• Meaning 2: A public event or festival (মেলা)

  • Example: We are going to the book fair this weekend.

25. Fall

• Meaning 1: To drop down (পড়ে যাওয়া)

  • Example: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

• Meaning 2: The autumn season (শরৎকাল)

  • Example: My favorite season is fall.

26. Fan

• Meaning 1: A cooling device (পাখা)

  • Example: Please turn on the fan; it's very hot.

• Meaning 2: An admirer (ভক্ত বা অনুরাগী)

  • Example: She is a huge fan of that singer.

27. Fast

• Meaning 1: Quick (দ্রুত)

  • Example: He is a very fast runner.

• Meaning 2: To not eat (উপবাস করা)

  • Example: Muslims fast during the month of Ramadan.

28. Fine

• Meaning 1: Of good quality (उत्कृष्ट)

  • Example: This is a fine piece of silk.

• Meaning 2: A penalty payment (জরিমানা)

  • Example: He had to pay a fine for parking illegally.

29. Fire

• Meaning 1: Combustion, flames (আগুন)

  • Example: The campers gathered around the fire.

• Meaning 2: To dismiss from a job (চাকরি থেকে বরখাস্ত করা)

  • Example: The company had to fire several employees.

30. Fly

• Meaning 1: To move through the air (ওড়া)

  • Example: Birds can fly high in the sky.

• Meaning 2: An insect (মাছি)

  • Example: A fly was buzzing around the room.

31. Foot

• Meaning 1: A body part (পায়ের পাতা)

  • Example: I hurt my foot while running.

• Meaning 2: A unit of measurement (ফুট - পরিমাপের একক)

  • Example: The snake was over three foot long.

32. Hard

• Meaning 1: Solid, firm (কঠিন)

  • Example: The ground was too hard to dig.

• Meaning 2: Difficult (কষ্টকর)

  • Example: The exam was very hard.

33. Iron

• Meaning 1: A strong metal (লোহা)

  • Example: The gate was made of solid iron.

• Meaning 2: To press clothes (ইস্ত্রি করা)

  • Example: I need to iron my shirt before I go out.

34. Jam

• Meaning 1: A sweet fruit spread (ফলের মোরব্বা)

  • Example: I like to have toast and jam for breakfast.

• Meaning 2: A blockage (ভিড় বা জট)

  • Example: We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.

35. Jar

• Meaning 1: A glass container (কাচের পাত্র)

  • Example: She stored the cookies in a glass jar.

• Meaning 2: To shake or vibrate (ঝাঁকুনি দেওয়া)

  • Example: The sudden stop of the train will jar the passengers.

36. Kind

• Meaning 1: Caring and gentle (দয়ালু)

  • Example: She is a very kind and generous person.

• Meaning 2: A type or variety (ধরন বা প্রকার)

  • Example: What kind of music do you like?

37. Lap

• Meaning 1: The top of the thighs when sitting (কোল)

  • Example: The cat curled up on her lap and fell asleep.

• Meaning 2: One circuit of a racetrack (ট্র্যাকের এক চক্কর)

  • Example: The runner completed the final lap and won the race.

38. Left

• Meaning 1: The opposite of right (বাম দিক)

  • Example: Turn left at the next intersection.

• Meaning 2: Departed (চলে গেছে)

  • Example: He left the house early this morning.

39. Letter

• Meaning 1: A written message (চিঠি)

  • Example: I received a letter from my friend.

• Meaning 2: A character in the alphabet (বর্ণ)

  • Example: The word 'cat' starts with the letter 'C'.

40. Lie

• Meaning 1: To be in a horizontal position (শুয়ে থাকা)

  • Example: I am going to lie down for a while.

• Meaning 2: An untrue statement (মিথ্যা কথা)

  • Example: It is wrong to tell a lie.

41. Light

• Meaning 1: Illumination (আলো)

  • Example: Please turn on the light.

• Meaning 2: Not heavy (হালকা)

  • Example: This box is very light.

42. Litter

• Meaning 1: Rubbish or trash (আবর্জনা)

  • Example: Please don't drop litter on the street.

• Meaning 2: A group of young animals born at one time (একই সাথে জন্ম নেওয়া পশুশাবক)

  • Example: Our cat just had a litter of five kittens.

43. Lock

• Meaning 1: A fastening device (তালা)

  • Example: Don't forget to put the lock on the door.

• Meaning 2: A section of a canal or river (নদীর шлюз)

  • Example: The boat passed through the lock to a higher water level.

44. Long

• Meaning 1: Of great distance or duration (দীর্ঘ)

  • Example: It was a long journey.

• Meaning 2: To desire strongly (আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা)

  • Example: I long for the days of my childhood.

45. Match

• Meaning 1: A small stick for starting a fire (দিয়াশলাই)

  • Example: He struck a match to light the candle.

• Meaning 2: A sports game (খেলা)

  • Example: Are you going to watch the cricket match tonight?

46. Mean

• Meaning 1: To signify or intend (মানে বোঝানো)

  • Example: What does this word mean?

• Meaning 2: Unkind (নীচ বা অভদ্র)

  • Example: That was a mean thing to say.

47. Mine

• Meaning 1: Belonging to me (আমার)

  • Example: This book is mine.

• Meaning 2: A place to dig for minerals (খনি)

  • Example: He works in a coal mine.

48. Mole

• Meaning 1: A small mammal (ছুঁচো)

  • Example: A mole dug a tunnel in our garden.

• Meaning 2: A small dark spot on the skin (তিল)

  • Example: She has a mole on her cheek.

49. Nail

• Meaning 1: On a finger or toe (নখ)

  • Example: I need to cut my nails.

• Meaning 2: A metal spike (পেরেক)

  • Example: He hammered a nail into the wall.

50. Note

• Meaning 1: A short written message (টুকরো লেখা)

  • Example: I left a note for you on the table.

• Meaning 2: A musical tone (সঙ্গীতের স্বর)

  • Example: The singer hit a very high note.

51. Novel

• Meaning 1: A long fictional book (উপন্যাস)

  • Example: He is writing a new novel.

• Meaning 2: New and original (নতুন এবং অভিনব)

  • Example: That's a novel idea for solving the problem.

52. Orange

• Meaning 1: A fruit (কমলালেবু)

  • Example: I had an orange for breakfast.

• Meaning 2: A color (কমলা রঙ)

  • Example: Her dress was bright orange.

53. Palm

• Meaning 1: The inner part of the hand (হাতের তালু)

  • Example: He held the small bird in the palm of his hand.

• Meaning 2: A type of tree (তাল গাছ)

  • Example: The island was full of coconut palm trees.

54. Park

• Meaning 1: A public garden (উদ্যান)

  • Example: The children are playing in the park.

• Meaning 2: To leave a vehicle (গাড়ি পার্ক করা)

  • Example: Where did you park the car?

55. Pass

• Meaning 1: To go by (অতিক্রম করা)

  • Example: Did you pass the post office on your way here?

• Meaning 2: A permit or ticket (অনুমতিপত্র)

  • Example: You need a security pass to enter the building.

56. Pen

• Meaning 1: A writing instrument (কলম)

  • Example: I need a pen to sign this document.

• Meaning 2: An enclosure for animals (পশুর খোঁয়াড়)

  • Example: The sheep were kept in a small pen.

57. Pitcher

• Meaning 1: A container for liquids (জগ)

  • Example: She poured water from the pitcher.

• Meaning 2: A baseball player (বেসবল খেলায় বল নিক্ষেপকারী)

  • Example: The pitcher threw a very fast ball.

58. Plain

• Meaning 1: Simple, not decorated (সাধারণ)

  • Example: She prefers to wear plain clothes.

• Meaning 2: A large area of flat land (সমভূমি)

  • Example: The buffalo roamed across the vast plain.

59. Play

• Meaning 1: To engage in an activity for fun (খেলা করা)

  • Example: The children went outside to play.

• Meaning 2: A theatrical performance (নাটক)

  • Example: We are going to see a play at the theatre.

60. Pound

• Meaning 1: A unit of weight or currency (পাউন্ড - ওজন বা মুদ্রার একক)

  • Example: This bag of potatoes weighs five pounds.

• Meaning 2: To hit repeatedly (আঘাত করা)

  • Example: He began to pound on the door with his fists.

61. Punch

• Meaning 1: To hit with a fist (ঘুষি মারা)

  • Example: The boxer threw a powerful punch.

• Meaning 2: A beverage (ফলের রস বা পানীয়)

  • Example: They served fruit punch at the party.

62. Pupil

• Meaning 1: A student (ছাত্র বা ছাত্রী)

  • Example: The teacher praised the diligent pupil.

• Meaning 2: The black center of the eye (চোখের মণি)

  • Example: The doctor shone a light to check the pupil of his eye.

63. Quarry

• Meaning 1: A place where stone is extracted (পাথর খাদান)

  • Example: They get limestone from the local quarry.

• Meaning 2: An animal being hunted; prey (শিকার)

  • Example: The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass.

64. Racket

• Meaning 1: Equipment for sports like tennis (র‍্যাকেট)

  • Example: She bought a new tennis racket.

• Meaning 2: A loud, unpleasant noise (শোরগোল)

  • Example: Please stop making such a racket!

65. Ream

• Meaning 1: A quantity of paper (কাগজের দিস্তা)

  • Example: I need to buy a ream of A4 paper for the printer.

• Meaning 2: To widen a hole (ছিদ্র বড় করা)

  • Example: The machinist will ream the hole to the correct diameter.

66. Refuse

• Meaning 1: To decline or say no (প্রত্যাখ্যান করা)

  • Example: I refuse to answer that question.

• Meaning 2: Garbage or trash (আবর্জনা)

  • Example: The refuse is collected every Tuesday morning.

67. Right

• Meaning 1: Correct (সঠিক)

  • Example: You got the right answer.

• Meaning 2: The opposite of left (ডান দিক)

  • Example: Make a right turn at the traffic light.

68. Ring

• Meaning 1: A circular piece of jewelry (আংটি)

  • Example: He gave her a diamond ring.

• Meaning 2: The sound a bell makes (ঘণ্টার শব্দ)

  • Example: I heard the phone ring.

69. Rock

• Meaning 1: A stone (পাথর)

  • Example: The ship crashed against the rock.

• Meaning 2: A genre of music (রক সঙ্গীত)

  • Example: I love listening to classic rock music.

70. Rose

• Meaning 1: A type of flower (গোলাপ ফুল)

  • Example: He gave her a beautiful red rose.

• Meaning 2: Past tense of 'rise' (উঠেছিল)

  • Example: The sun rose at 6 AM this morning.

71. Row

• Meaning 1: A line of things (সারি)

  • Example: We sat in the front row of the cinema.

• Meaning 2: To propel a boat with oars (নৌকা বাওয়া)

  • Example: Let's row the boat across the lake.

72. Ruler

• Meaning 1: A measuring stick (মাপকাঠি)

  • Example: Use a ruler to draw a straight line.

• Meaning 2: A monarch or leader (শাসক)

  • Example: The queen was a wise and just ruler.

73. Saw

• Meaning 1: A tool for cutting (করাত)

  • Example: He used a saw to cut the wood.

• Meaning 2: Past tense of 'see' (দেখেছিল)

  • Example: I saw a movie yesterday.

74. Scale

• Meaning 1: A device for weighing (মাপনী বা নিক্তি)

  • Example: Please put the vegetables on the scale.

• Meaning 2: On a fish or reptile (মাছের আঁশ)

  • Example: The fish had shiny silver scales.

75. Seal

• Meaning 1: A sea animal (সীল নামক জলজ প্রাণী)

  • Example: The seal was basking on the rocks.

• Meaning 2: To close tightly (সীলমোহর করা বা বন্ধ করা)

  • Example: Please seal the envelope before mailing it.

76. Season

• Meaning 1: A time of year (ঋতু)

  • Example: Winter is my favorite season.

• Meaning 2: To add flavor to food (মশলা দেওয়া)

  • Example: You should season the soup with salt and pepper.

77. Second

• Meaning 1: A unit of time (সেকেন্ড)

  • Example: Wait just a second.

• Meaning 2: Number two in a sequence (দ্বিতীয়)

  • Example: He finished second in the race.

78. Shed

• Meaning 1: A small storage building (ছোট চালাঘর)

  • Example: He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.

• Meaning 2: To lose or cast off (ঝরানো বা খসানো)

  • Example: The snake will shed its skin.

79. Ship

• Meaning 1: A large boat (জাহাজ)

  • Example: The ship sailed across the ocean.

• Meaning 2: To transport goods (পণ্য পাঠানো)

  • Example: We will ship your order tomorrow.

80. Sink

• Meaning 1: To go down below the surface of water (ডুবে যাওয়া)

  • Example: The heavy stone will sink in water.

• Meaning 2: A basin in a kitchen or bathroom (বেসিন)

  • Example: Please wash the dishes in the kitchen sink.

81. Slip

• Meaning 1: To lose one's footing (পিছলে যাওয়া)

  • Example: Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.

• Meaning 2: A small piece of paper (ছোট কাগজের টুকরো)

  • Example: Write your name on a slip of paper.

82. Soil

• Meaning 1: Earth or dirt (মাটি)

  • Example: The soil in this garden is very fertile.

• Meaning 2: To make dirty (নোংরা করা)

  • Example: Be careful not to soil your new white shirt.

83. Solution

• Meaning 1: An answer to a problem (সমাধান)

  • Example: We need to find a solution to this issue.

• Meaning 2: A liquid mixture (দ্রবণ)

  • Example: The chemist prepared a chemical solution.

84. Space

• Meaning 1: An empty area (ফাঁকা জায়গা)

  • Example: There is not enough space in this room for another chair.

• Meaning 2: The universe beyond Earth (মহাকাশ)

  • Example: The astronaut traveled into outer space.

85. Spring

• Meaning 1: A season (বসন্তকাল)

  • Example: Flowers bloom in the spring.

• Meaning 2: A metal coil (ধাতুর কয়েল)

  • Example: The mattress has old springs and is not comfortable.

86. Stalk

• Meaning 1: The main stem of a plant (গাছের ডাঁটা)

  • Example: The flower has a long, thin stalk.

• Meaning 2: To follow secretly (গোপনে অনুসরণ করা)

  • Example: The tiger began to stalk its prey.

87. Star

• Meaning 1: A celestial body (নক্ষত্র)

  • Example: You can see many stars in the night sky.

• Meaning 2: A famous performer (তারকা)

  • Example: He is a famous movie star.

88. Stick

• Meaning 1: A thin piece of wood (লাঠি)

  • Example: The old man walked with a stick.

• Meaning 2: To adhere or cling (লেগে থাকা)

  • Example: Use glue to make the paper stick.

89. Store

• Meaning 1: A shop (দোকান)

  • Example: I need to go to the store to buy some milk.

• Meaning 2: To keep for future use (জমা করা)

  • Example: Squirrels store nuts for the winter.

90. Suit

• Meaning 1: A set of clothes (পোশাক সেট)

  • Example: He wore a formal suit to the interview.

• Meaning 2: To be appropriate for (মানানসই হওয়া)

  • Example: This color does not suit you.

91. Table

• Meaning 1: A piece of furniture (টেবিল)

  • Example: Let's sit at the dining table.

• Meaning 2: To postpone a discussion (আলোচনা স্থগিত রাখা)

  • Example: They decided to table the motion until the next meeting.

92. Tear

• Meaning 1: A drop of water from the eye (অশ্রু)

  • Example: A single tear rolled down her cheek.

• Meaning 2: To rip or pull apart (ছিঁড়ে ফেলা)

  • Example: Be careful not to tear the page.

93. Tender

• Meaning 1: Soft or gentle (নরম বা কোমল)

  • Example: The meat was very tender and juicy.

• Meaning 2: A formal offer, like for a contract (দরপত্র)

  • Example: The company submitted a tender for the construction project.

94. Tie

• Meaning 1: To fasten with a knot (বাঁধা)

  • Example: Please tie your shoelaces.

• Meaning 2: An item of clothing for the neck (টাই)

  • Example: He wore a shirt and tie to work.

95. Tire

• Meaning 1: To become weary or sleepy (ক্লান্ত হওয়া)

  • Example: The long walk will tire me out.

• Meaning 2: A rubber covering for a wheel (গাড়ির চাকা)

  • Example: The car has a flat tire.

96. Trip

• Meaning 1: A journey (ভ্রমণ)

  • Example: We are planning a trip to the mountains.

• Meaning 2: To stumble or fall (হোঁচট খাওয়া)

  • Example: He might trip over that stone.

97. Trunk

• Meaning 1: The main stem of a tree (গাছের গুঁড়ি)

  • Example: The trunk of the old oak tree was huge.

• Meaning 2: The rear storage of a car (গাড়ির ডিকি)

  • Example: Put the luggage in the trunk of the car.

98. Watch

• Meaning 1: To look at (দেখা)

  • Example: I like to watch movies.

• Meaning 2: A small timepiece (হাতঘড়ি)

  • Example: I checked the time on my watch.

99. Well

• Meaning 1: In good health (সুস্থ)

  • Example: I hope you are feeling well.

• Meaning 2: A deep hole for water (কুয়ো)

  • Example: They drew water from the village well.

100. Yard

• Meaning 1: A unit of length (গজ - পরিমাপের একক)

  • Example: The fabric costs ten dollars per yard.

• Meaning 2: An area of land around a house ( বাড়ির উঠান)

  • Example: The children were playing in the yard.