Pronunciation: /tʃaɪld/
noun a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
A1 The child played with their toy.
A2 The children ran around the playground.
B1 The child was excited to go to the zoo.
B2 The children were eager to learn new things in school.
C1 The child's curiosity led them to explore the world around them.
C2 The children's laughter filled the room with joy.
verb There are no applicable verbs for the word 'child' in this context
A1 The child played with their toys.
A2 She childed her younger sibling while their parents were away.
B1 The teacher reminded the students not to child each other during recess.
B2 The coach encouraged the team to child their opponents with respect and sportsmanship.
C1 The therapist worked with the parents on how to effectively child their child's behavior.
C2 As a seasoned educator, she knew how to child even the most challenging students with patience and understanding.
adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of a child
A1 The child actor did a great job in the school play.
A2 She bought a child-sized shirt for her niece.
B1 The child psychologist specializes in helping young patients.
B2 The child prodigy amazed everyone with her musical talent.
C1 The child welfare organization works to protect vulnerable children.
C2 The child-friendly restaurant had a play area for kids.
formal The child displayed exceptional talent in mathematics at a young age.
informal The kid is really good at math for their age.
slang That little one is a math whiz!
figurative The child's mind was like a sponge, absorbing knowledge effortlessly.
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