tad

[tæd]

tad Definition

a small amount or degree; a bit.

Using tad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Could you add a tad more salt to the soup?

• Example

  I'm feeling a tad tired today.

• Example

  She's a tad taller than her sister.

tad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tad

• bit
• smidgen
• dash

Phrases with tad

• just a tad

  a small amount, often used to downplay something

  Example

  I'm just a tad worried about the exam tomorrow.

• tad bit

  a very small amount

  Example

  Could you move over just a tad bit so I can sit down?

• tadpole

  the aquatic larval stage in the life cycle of a frog or toad

  Example

  The children were fascinated by the tadpoles swimming in the pond.

Origins of tad

originated from the Middle English word 'tadde', meaning 'toad'

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Summary: tad in Brief

The term 'tad' [tæd] refers to a small amount or degree, often used to describe a bit of something. It can be used to downplay something, as in 'just a tad worried,' or to describe a small physical difference, as in 'She's a tad taller than her sister.' 'Tad' also has a biological meaning as the aquatic larval stage in the life cycle of a frog or toad.