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pad

[pæd]

pad Definition

  • 1a thick piece of soft material used to protect or shape something, or to make something more comfortable
  • 2a number of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, used for writing or drawing on
  • 3a flat area of ground where helicopters or small planes can land and take off

Using pad: Examples

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

  • Example

    He put a pad on the table to protect it from scratches.

  • Example

    She scribbled a note on her pad.

  • Example

    The helicopter landed on the pad.

pad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pad

Phrases with pad

  • a platform from which a rocket or missile is launched

    Example

    The rocket was launched from the launch pad.

  • a small, flat surface on which a computer mouse is moved

    Example

    I need to buy a new mouse pad for my computer.

  • a disposable absorbent pad worn by women to absorb menstrual flow

    Example

    She always carries a few sanitary pads in her purse.

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Summary: pad in Brief

The term 'pad' [pæd] refers to a thick piece of soft material used for protection or comfort, a stack of paper for writing or drawing, or a flat area for landing aircraft. Examples include 'He put a pad on the table to protect it from scratches,' and 'She scribbled a note on her pad.' 'Pad' also extends into phrases like 'launch pad,' and 'sanitary pad,' which is a disposable absorbent pad worn by women during menstruation.

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