pad
Произношение: [pæd]
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
He wore shoulder pads to protect himself while playing football.
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Without his pads, he felt too exposed during the game.
Пример
Do you have your knee pads for the basketball game?
Контекст: «movement»
(verb) to pad can also mean to walk softly or quietly, like when you tiptoe so that no one hears you.
Пример
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.
Пример
Can you pad softly when you go to the kitchen at night?