Lad

Pronunciation: /læd/

Definitions of lad

noun a boy or young man

Example Sentences

A1 The young lad helped his grandmother carry groceries.

A2 The lad was excited to receive a new bicycle for his birthday.

B1 The lad showed great courage in standing up to the bully at school.

B2 The lad's determination and hard work paid off when he won the championship.

C1 The lad's intelligence and leadership skills were evident in his role as captain of the team.

C2 The lad's philanthropic efforts in the community earned him recognition and respect from all.

Examples of lad in a Sentence

formal The young lad demonstrated exceptional skills in mathematics.

informal Hey lad, wanna grab some lunch together?

slang That lad is always up for some mischief.

figurative He's the lad who always brings a smile to everyone's face.

Grammatical Forms of lad

• past tense: laded
• plural: lads
• comparative: ladder
• superlative: laddest
• present tense: lad
• future tense: will lad
• perfect tense: have laded
• continuous tense: is ladding
• singular: lad
• positive degree: lad
• infinitive: to lad
• gerund: ladding
• participle: ladding

Origin and Evolution of lad

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lad' originated from the Old English word 'læd', which meant a way or course. It later evolved to refer to a young man or boy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lad' transitioned from simply meaning a way or course to specifically referring to a young man or boy. It has retained this meaning in modern English, often used informally to address a young man or boy.