dad — ozdic

Collocations

5

ADJ.

clean, happy, hard, many, own

My dad worked hard to provide for our family.

VERB + DAD

apologize, ask, doesn't, don't, go, going, like, looks

I don't know why I didn't apologize to dad for breaking his favorite cup.

DAD + NOUN

camera, josiemance

My dad bought a new camera to photograph my graduation ceremony.

PREP.

in, off, out, out, up, with

I went out with my dad to the movies last weekend.

ADV.

always, rarely

My dad always helps me with my homework when I get stuck on difficult problems.

Definitions

noun

1

A father, a male parent.

His dad was always there for him.

A lot of the power for dads comes in the form of modeling. As much as dads can teach their sons directly and guide them in the world, they also provide an example of who their children can aim to be as they grow up, Singley said. “There are going to be the times when as the dad I’m going to screw up,” he said.

2

Used to address one's father; often capitalized.

Happy Father's Day, dad!

3

Used to address an older adult male.

verb

1

To be a father to; to parent.

2

To act like a dad.

noun

1

A lump or piece.

2

A blow; act of striking something.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an informal term for a father

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

deadbeat dad

A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.

If the '90s offer one villain by consensus, it is the deadbeat dad, that selfish fugitive condemned by liberals and conservatives alike for his irresponsible behavior and generous

Example Bank

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01

His dad was always there for him.

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02

A lot of the power for dads comes in the form of modeling. As much as dads can teach their sons directly and guide them in the world, they also provide an example of who their children can aim to be a

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03

Happy Father's Day, dad!

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04

Dad told me to go out and mow the lawn.

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05

Currently replaying in preparation for DAD, and the Josiemance is still as lovely as I remember.

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06

You should apologize to Dad for not coming home in time for supper.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, dad is marked as informal, slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.