pad
Prononciation : [pæd]
Contexte : « writing »
(noun) a pad is a stack of papers that are glued or bound together at one edge. People often use pads to write notes or draw pictures.
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I took my notepad to school to write down my homework assignments.
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I lost my notepad and now I can't remember what I needed to do.
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Do you have a pad where you can write your ideas?
Contexte : « comfort »
(verb) to pad means to make something softer or more comfortable, often by adding extra material. It's like putting a soft cover on a hard chair to make it easier to sit on.
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She decided to pad the bench with some cushions for the picnic.
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He didn't pad the box, so the fragile items inside got broken.
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Are you going to pad the pillow to make it more comfortable?
Contexte : « sports equipment »
(noun) a pad is protective gear, like small pieces of soft material, that athletes wear to keep safe during sports. These are used in games like football or hockey.
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He wore shoulder pads to protect himself while playing football.
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Without his pads, he felt too exposed during the game.
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Do you have your knee pads for the basketball game?
Contexte : « movement »
(verb) to pad can also mean to walk softly or quietly, like when you tiptoe so that no one hears you.
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She padded quietly down the hallway so she wouldn't wake anyone up.
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He didn't pad his steps and made too much noise in the library.
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Can you pad softly when you go to the kitchen at night?