Toad

Pronunciation: /toʊd/

Definitions of toad

noun a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a toad hopping in the garden.

A2 The toad croaked loudly in the pond.

B1 The children were fascinated by the toad's warty skin.

B2 The toad blended perfectly into its surroundings, making it hard to spot.

C1 The biologist conducted a study on the toad population in the area.

C2 The toad's camouflage abilities were a subject of great interest for researchers.

Examples of toad in a Sentence

formal The biologist conducted a study on the mating habits of the toad.

informal I saw a cute little toad hopping around in the garden.

slang That party was so boring, it was like watching a toad try to dance.

figurative His voice was so deep and croaky, it sounded like a toad.

Grammatical Forms of toad

• past tense: toaded
• plural: toads
• comparative: more toad-like
• superlative: most toad-like
• present tense: toads
• future tense: will toad
• perfect tense: have toaded
• continuous tense: is toading
• singular: toad
• positive degree: toad
• infinitive: toad
• gerund: toading
• participle: toaded

Origin and Evolution of toad

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'toad' has its origins in Old English, derived from the word 'tādige'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'toad' has retained its original meaning referring to a type of amphibian with dry, warty skin. However, it has also been used metaphorically in various expressions and idioms in the English language.