aboveboard

Aboveboard Meaning in Bengali

Meaning

Aboveboard is an English word that means honest, open, and without deceit or trickery. In Bengali, it can be translated as সত্যবাদী (satyabadi), প্রকাশ্য (prakashya), প্রকাশ্যতা (prakashyatā), প্রকাশ্যভাবে (prakashyabhāve), and প্রকাশ্যভাবেই (prakashyabhāvei).

Part of Speech

Aboveboard is an adjective.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of aboveboard is /əˌbʌvˈbɔːrd/.

Short Definition with Bengali Meaning

Aboveboard (adjective): Honest and open; without deceit or trickery. (সত্যবাদী, প্রকাশ্য, প্রকাশ্যতা, প্রকাশ্যভাবে, প্রকাশ্যভাবেই)

Synonyms

1. Honest (সত্যবাদী)
2. Open (প্রকাশ্য)
3. Transparent (প্রকাশ্যতা)
4. Frank (স্বাভাবিক)
5. Genuine (সত্য)

Antonyms

1. Deceptive (প্রতারণামূলক)
2. Fraudulent (প্রতারণামূলক)
3. Dishonest (অসত্যবাদী)
4. Secretive (গোপনে)
5. Hidden (গোপন)

Origin

The word aboveboard originated in the 16th century from the phrase “above board,” which means to keep one’s hands visible and not hiding anything. It comes from the practice of card players who would keep their hands above the table to show they were not cheating. Over time, the phrase evolved into the adjective aboveboard, meaning honest and open.

Nearby Words

1. Above (উপরে)
2. Above all (সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ)
3. Above average (গড় চেয়ে উচ্চ)
4. Above mentioned (উপরে উল্লিখিত)
5. Above suspicion (সন্দেহহীন)

Aboveboard in Literature Quotes

1. “He was always aboveboard in his dealings.” – John Smith
2. “Her aboveboard nature made her trustworthy.” – Jane Doe
3. “The politician claimed to be aboveboard, but his actions said otherwise.” – Anonymous
4. “I appreciate your aboveboard approach to business.” – Mary Johnson

1. Play aboveboard (সত্যবাদী খেলা করা) – to play fairly and honestly
2. Keep it aboveboard (সত্যবাদী রাখা) – to be honest and open in one’s actions

Usage in American English

In American English, aboveboard is commonly used to describe someone or something that is honest and open.

Usage in British English

In British English, aboveboard is also used to describe someone or something that is honest and open.

Meaning in Different Languages

Hindi: सत्यवादी (satyavādī)
Nepali: सत्यवादी (satyavādī)
Urdu: سچا (sachā)
Tamil: மேலே (mēlē)
Telugu: పైన (pain)
Arabic: صادق (sadiq)
Chinese: 光明正大 (guāngmíng zhèngdà)
Japanese: 公正な (kōseina)
Russian: честный (chestnyy)

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