Dad

Pronunciation: /dæd/

Definitions of dad

noun A male parent; a father.

Example Sentences

A1 My dad is a doctor.

A2 I like to play football with my dad.

B1 My dad taught me how to ride a bike when I was young.

B2 My dad always gives me good advice when I need it.

C1 My dad has been a great mentor to me throughout my career.

C2 My dad's wisdom and guidance have shaped me into the person I am today.

Examples of dad in a Sentence

formal My dad is a prominent lawyer in the city.

informal My dad loves to watch football on Sundays.

slang My old man is always telling the same jokes.

figurative My dad is the rock of our family.

Grammatical Forms of dad

• past tense: dadded
• plural: dads
• comparative: more dad
• superlative: most dad
• present tense: dad
• future tense: will dad
• perfect tense: have dadded
• continuous tense: is dadding
• singular: dad
• positive degree: dad
• infinitive: to dad
• gerund: dadding
• participle: dadding

Origin and Evolution of dad

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Welsh and Irish

Story behind the word: The word 'dad' is believed to have originated from the Welsh word 'tad' or the Irish word 'dada', both meaning father.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dad' has become a common informal term for father in English-speaking countries, replacing older terms like 'father' or 'papa'. It has evolved to be a more affectionate and familiar term for one's male parent.