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You know when everyone's watching, your mom and dad, your friends in high school who thought they were better than you. You get your chance to get in the spotlight and shine.
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Meaning of "dad" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DAD

Childish word; compare Greek tata, Sanskrit tatas.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DAD

dad  [dæd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dad is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Father

A father is a male parent who has raised a child, supplied the sperm through sexual intercourse or sperm donation which grew into a child, and/or donated a body cell which resulted in a clone. The adjective "paternal" refers to a father and comparatively to "maternal" for a mother. The verb "to father" means to procreate or to sire a child from which also derives the noun "fathering". Fathers determine the sex of their child through a sperm cell which either contains an X chromosome, or Y chromosome. Related terms of endearment are dad, daddy, pa, papa, poppa, pop, and pops. A male role-model that children can look up to is sometimes referred to as a father-figure.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DAD

dactylus
Dad and Dave
dad dancing
Dad rock
Dad´s army
Dada
dadah
Dadaism
Dadaist
Dadaistic
Dadaistically
dadchelor party
Dadd
daddies
daddle
daddock
daddy
daddy longlegs
daddy-longlegs
dado

WORDS THAT END LIKE DAD

ad
ahead
bad
cad
dead
download
glad
had
head
Hyderabad
instead
iPad
lead
load
mad
overhead
pad
quad
read
reload

Synonyms and antonyms of dad in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DAD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dad» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dad

Translation of «dad» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DAD

Find out the translation of dad to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dad from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dad» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papá
570 millions of speakers

English

dad
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पिता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أَب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

папа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pai
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাবা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

papa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ayah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Papa
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

パパ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아빠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dad
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bố
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அப்பா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

baba
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

papà
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tato
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тато
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tati
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπαμπάς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pappa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pappa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dad

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DAD»

The term «dad» is very widely used and occupies the 3.334 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DAD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dad» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dad» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dad

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10 QUOTES WITH «DAD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dad.
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Roger Ailes
Growing up in Ohio and just being kind of an average guy from flyover country - my dad was a factory guy - I try to put things on a screen that reflect reality. I don't mind if people want to argue with that, or think that's crazy.
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Shaun Alexander
You know when everyone's watching, your mom and dad, your friends in high school who thought they were better than you. You get your chance to get in the spotlight and shine.
3
John Barrasso
My dad took me to John Kennedy's inauguration when I was 8. We come every time, Republican and Democrat, because of this great country.
4
Noah Baumbach
My dad was a great movie companion. He wouldn't diminish 'The Jerk.' If I liked it, he liked it. He could see it through my eyes.
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Crystal Bowersox
I knew from the time I was 6 or 7 that music was something I had to do. Growing up, my parents did everything they knew how to do to support me. My dad was always kinda my roadie; he drove me from gig to gig. But I got my own gigs. I was this 12-year-old kid, shuffling business cards, calling people, telling them I wanted to play.
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Beau Bridges
We all feel really blessed to have been with my dad for these 85 years.
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Hannibal Buress
My dad named me after Hannibal Barca, the Carthaginian general who attacked Rome. But nobody knows about him.
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Christian Camargo
My parents had a difficult divorce. My dad had to take a backseat for a few years, and my grandfather came in. He was also my inspiration for becoming an actor. I really respected him.
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Rosanne Cash
When my dad died a lot of songs came, and they're still coming.
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Josh Charles
My dad said to me growing up: 'When all is said and done, if you can count all your true friends on one hand, you're a lucky man.'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DAD»

Discover the use of dad in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dad and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About ...
Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. This text lays out Kiyosaki's philosophy and his relationship with money.
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter, 2001
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The Geek Dad Book for Aspiring Mad Scientists: The Coolest ...
This book will help scientists-in-the- making discover how our world works with creative project ideas, including how to: Grow crystals to power your Stargate and set your room aglow Extract your own DNA and decode your genes Build a ...
Ken Denmead, 2011
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Dad Is Fat
In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who’s best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children—everything from cousins ( ...
Jim Gaffigan, 2013
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Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!: How to Get (Both of You) ...
There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all most of them.
John Pfeiffer, 2011
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Handy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids
Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davis—extreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Head—presents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids.
Todd Davis, 2012
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The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You ...
"When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]
Melissa Higgins, 2013
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So You're Going To Be a Dad
For the first-time dad, useful and practical information about pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care, including: what to say--and what not to say--when you hear the news; taking care of moms-to-be; what childbirth feels like; crying, diapers ...
Peter Downey, 2008
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Sh*t My Dad Says
Nazi one, liar two." More than a million people now follow Mr. Halpern's philosophical musings on Twitter, and in this book, his son weaves a brilliantly funny, touching coming-of-age memoir around the best of his quotes.
Justin Halpern, 2010
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A Day with Dad
Tim waits with excitement for a train to bring his father, who lives in another town, then spends an entire day with him, doing all of their favorite things, until it is time for Dad to catch the train home.
Bo R. Holmberg, 2008
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Weekends with Dad
"When your parents divorce, it can feel like the world turns upside down. What do you do? Whether you live mostly at your mom's or dad's, this story can help you through the tough times."--from cover, p. [4]
Melissa Higgins, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dad is used in the context of the following news items.
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Heartbreaking moment son finds out man he called dad for 22 …
Andrew's father had died six years previously and the possibility that the person he had been calling dad had been eating away at him. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Body of 7-month-old infant found in Connecticut River after dad in …
The body of a 7-month-old boy was found in the Connecticut River on Tuesday, two days after his despondent dad tossed the infant off a bridge ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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Pennsylvania dad charged in toddler's morphine overdose
BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man is charged with endangering his 13-month-old daughter, who swallowed a ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
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Prince George Matches His Dad: Why Parents Dress Their Kids Like …
In 1984, Prince William, left, wore an outfit almost identical to that worn by future son Prince George on Sunday for Princess Charlotte's ... «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»
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Dad dies in bloodbath as samurai sword-wielding thugs burst into …
A pair of samurai sword-wielding thugs burst into the home of a father-of-one and killed him in a brutal attack. The duo burst into Jason ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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X Factor star Ella Henderson's dad will appear in court today on …
Ella's mother - Michelle, 51 – was arrested at the same time as her dad back in April 2013. She was later released with no further action. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Adorably rebellious flower girl's duties taken over ... by dad!
She appears at the entrance to the church but quickly freezes in her spot. Thankfully, there's dad right behind her to help lead the way. «Today.com, Jul 15»
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Dad fatally shot while holding his baby on Bronx street
A Bronx dad was shot in the head while carrying his 1-year-old daughter in his arms on Tuesday — and his killer walked away laughing, ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
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Kanye West Takes Over Scott Disick's Dad Duties After Split With …
Though her little ones might know what's going on, we can only imagine Kourtney didn't want to upset Mason as she prepared to kick his dad ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
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Big people think petty: Dead child's dad hits back at Hema Malini
Big people think petty: Dead child's dad hits back at Hema Malini. P Srinivasan, Hindustan Times, Jaipur; |; Updated: Jul 08, 2015 21:13 IST ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»

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