Pronunciation: /bæd/

Definitions of bad

noun A word used to identify a person, place, thing, or idea.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a bad in my tooth.

A2 She always carries a bad of snacks with her.

B1 The doctor recommended using a bad to help with back pain.

B2 The chef used a bad of spices to season the dish.

C1 The artist's studio was filled with different types of bad for creating art.

C2 The scientist conducted experiments using a bad of chemicals.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a low quality or standard.

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was bad, so we stayed indoors.

A2 I had a bad headache yesterday, but I feel better now.

B1 She made a bad decision by quitting her job without a backup plan.

B2 The movie received bad reviews from critics, but I still want to see it.

C1 The company's bad reputation has affected their sales in recent years.

C2 The bad weather conditions forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating the degree or extent of something.

Example Sentences

A1 She felt bad after losing her favorite toy.

A2 The weather was bad, so we stayed indoors.

B1 He played badminton badly, but he had fun.

B2 The movie was so bad that we walked out halfway through.

C1 The bad weather conditions made it difficult to drive safely.

C2 Her performance in the play was criticized as being bad by the critics.

interjection A word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong emotion, often standing alone as a sentence.

Example Sentences

A1 Bad! Don't touch the hot stove.

A2 Bad! You shouldn't have eaten all the cookies.

B1 Bad! I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.

B2 Bad! I missed my train and now I'll be late for work.

C1 Bad! The project deadline is tomorrow and we're behind schedule.

C2 Bad! The company's stock prices have plummeted after the scandal.

Examples of bad in a Sentence

formal The company experienced a bad quarter due to economic downturn.

informal I had a bad day at work because my computer crashed.

slang That movie was so bad, I walked out halfway through.

figurative His decision to quit his job was like cutting off a bad limb.

Grammatical Forms of bad

past tense

bad

plural

bads

comparative

worse

superlative

worst

present tense

bad

future tense

will be bad

perfect tense

have been bad

continuous tense

being bad

singular

bad

positive degree

bad

infinitive

to bad

gerund

bad

participle

bad

Origin and Evolution of bad

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bad' originated from the Old English word 'bæd' which meant 'effeminate, cowardly, or weak'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bad' evolved to refer to something of poor quality or not good, eventually becoming a common term to describe something negative or undesirable.