Pronunciation: /kɪd/
noun a child or young person
A1 The kid is playing with a toy.
A2 The kids are running around in the park.
B1 The kid asked for a snack after school.
B2 The kids were excited to go on a field trip.
C1 The kid showed great talent in music at a young age.
C2 The kids organized a charity event to help those in need.
verb not applicable
A1 I like to kid around with my friends.
A2 She always kids me about my hair.
B1 Don't kid yourself, you know you can do better.
B2 He's just kidding, he doesn't really mean it.
C1 The comedian is known for his ability to kid with the audience.
C2 She has a sharp wit and loves to kid with her colleagues.
adjective not applicable
A1 She has a kid brother.
A2 The kid-friendly restaurant had a play area for children.
B1 The teacher used kid-friendly language to explain the complex topic.
B2 The kid gloves were made of soft leather.
C1 The kid-friendly event attracted families from all over the city.
C2 The kid-friendly policies at the company made it a popular place to work for parents.
adverb not applicable
A1 The kid happily played with his toys.
A2 She quickly ran to catch up with her friends, like a kid chasing after a ball.
B1 The teacher explained the lesson in a way that even the most distracted kid could understand.
B2 He carefully followed the instructions, not wanting to make a mistake like a kid trying to impress his parents.
C1 The scientist approached the problem with the curiosity of a kid exploring a new playground.
C2 The artist approached the blank canvas with the creativity and freedom of a kid with a box of crayons.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The kid is playing in the park.
A2 I saw a kid running towards the ice cream truck.
B1 The teacher asked the kid to sit down and be quiet.
B2 The kid was fascinated by the science experiment.
C1 The kid's curiosity and intelligence impressed the researchers.
C2 The kid's natural talent for music was evident from a young age.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat played with the kid in the park.
A2 She bought a gift for her kid brother.
B1 The teacher explained the lesson to the kid sitting in the front row.
B2 The doctor reassured the worried parents that their kid would be fine.
C1 The politician's speech resonated with the concerns of the average kid in the audience.
C2 The kid from the small town made a name for himself in the big city.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to play with my kid and watch cartoons.
A2 I will pick up the groceries on the way home, kid.
B1 I can't go to the party tonight, kid, I have to work late.
B2 You can come with us to the concert, kid, if you want.
C1 I appreciate your help with the project, kid, it means a lot.
C2 Don't worry, kid, I've got your back no matter what happens.
interjection not applicable
A1 Hey kid, be careful crossing the street.
A2 Kid, stop running in the store.
B1 Kid, could you please pass me the salt?
B2 Hey kid, have you finished your homework yet?
C1 Excuse me, kid, do you know where the nearest pharmacy is?
C2 Kid, I need your help with this complicated math problem.
article not applicable
A1 The kid played with his toy truck.
A2 She asked the kid if he wanted a cookie.
B1 The teacher praised the kid for his hard work.
B2 The kid's parents were proud of his academic achievements.
C1 The kid demonstrated exceptional talent in music at a young age.
C2 The kid's natural aptitude for languages allowed him to become fluent in multiple languages.
formal The kid showed great promise in the field of mathematics.
informal That kid is really good at playing video games.
slang Did you see that kid's sick skateboard tricks?
figurative She's just a kid at heart, always full of wonder and curiosity.
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