Dad

/dæd/ · noun

Meaning

(informal) A father, a male parent..

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal) A father, a male parent.
2. Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
3. (slang) Used to address an older adult male.
4. To be a father to; to parent.
5. To act like a dad.
6. A lump or piece.
7. A blow; act of striking something.
8. (transitive) To throw against something; to dash.

Example Sentences

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.

Happy Father's Day, dad!

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Word Forms

• dads
• dadde
• dadding
• dadded
• dod
• dodge
• dadge

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