Pronunciation: /laɪk mæd/
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 She runs like mad when she sees her favorite toy.
A2 The kids were playing tag and running around like mad in the park.
B1 The chef was cooking like mad to prepare for the dinner rush.
B2 The construction workers were working like mad to finish the project on time.
C1 The athletes were training like mad in preparation for the upcoming competition.
C2 The researchers were working like mad to meet the deadline for their groundbreaking study.
adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She ran like mad to catch the bus.
A2 The children were playing tag and running around like mad.
B1 The sales team worked like mad to meet their quarterly targets.
B2 I studied like mad for the exam and ended up getting an A.
C1 The chef cooked like mad in the kitchen, preparing dishes for the busy restaurant.
C2 The athletes trained like mad in preparation for the upcoming championship.
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done
A1 She ran like mad to catch the bus.
A2 He was searching for his keys like mad before realizing they were in his pocket.
B1 The team worked like mad to finish the project before the deadline.
B2 The crowd cheered like mad when their team scored the winning goal.
C1 The chef cooked like mad to prepare a gourmet meal for the guests.
C2 The artist painted like mad for hours on end, creating a masterpiece.
formal The researchers worked like mad to meet the deadline for their study.
informal I've been cleaning my room like mad all morning.
slang She was running like mad to catch the bus.
figurative The rumors spread through the small town like mad wildfire.
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