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child

[tʃaɪld]

child Definition

  • 1a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
  • 2a son or daughter of any age

Using child: Examples

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

  • Example

    She has two children, a boy and a girl.

  • Example

    The school provides education for children with special needs.

  • Example

    The movie is not suitable for children under 13.

  • Example

    He is still a child at heart.

child Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for child

Idioms Using child

  • to discard something valuable along with something not wanted

    Example

    We shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater and get rid of the entire project just because of one mistake.

  • to be born into a wealthy family

    Example

    He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to worry about money.

  • if you don't punish a child when they misbehave, they will never learn to behave properly

    Example

    Some people believe in the saying 'spare the rod and spoil the child,' while others think it's too harsh.

Phrases with child

  • a person without any siblings

    Example

    As an only child, she was used to having all the attention from her parents.

  • child's play

    something that is very easy to do

    Example

    For him, solving math problems is child's play.

  • a person who is loved by God and considered as His child

    Example

    We are all children of God, and He loves us equally.

Origins of child

from Old English 'cild', meaning 'fetus, infant'

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Summary: child in Brief

A 'child' [tʃaɪld] is a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age. The term is used in various contexts, such as education, family, and personal traits, as in 'The school provides education for children with special needs.' 'Child' is also used in idioms like 'throw the baby out with the bathwater,' meaning to discard something valuable along with something not wanted.

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