Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 3rd November 2025, 4:53 AM
Google is the most popular and easiest way to search for information online. However, sometimes searches return irrelevant results or take longer than expected. By following a few simple tricks, you can find the required information quickly and accurately.
Here are 7 effective ways to search on Google:
Search for Exact Phrases
To find a sentence or phrase exactly as it is, enclose it in quotation marks (“ ”). For example, searching ‘best pizza in Dhaka’ will show only results containing that exact phrase. This avoids unnecessary links and delivers precise information.
Exclude Irrelevant Words
To exclude a word from search results, use a minus (-) sign before the word. For example, ‘Apple -fruit’ will show information only about the company Apple, not the fruit. This is helpful for targeted searches.
Find Word Meanings Easily
To quickly know the meaning of a word, type ‘Define: word’ in the search bar. Google will instantly display the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word.
Search Partial Information in Sentences
If you don’t remember the whole sentence, use an asterisk (*). For example, ‘best * place in Bangladesh’ lets Google fill in the blank and show possible results. This is useful for finding partial information.
Currency or Unit Conversion
Google can instantly convert currency or measurement units. For example, typing ‘100 USD to BDT’ or ‘10 km to miles’ shows the exchange rate and distance conversion immediately.
Flight, Weather, and Match Results
No need to visit separate websites for flight status, weather, or sports results. Simply type the flight name and status or ‘Dhaka weather’ to get instant information.
Search Only a Specific Website
To find information directly on a particular website, type ‘site:website-name keyword’. This restricts results to that website without searching the entire web.
By using these simple tricks, Google searches become faster, easier, and hassle-free.
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