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Pronunciation: [/bæd/]

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bad: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bad in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(adjective) used to describe something that is not good or harmful. If you don't like the taste of a cookie, you might say it's bad.

Example

The weather wasn't bad today; it was sunny and warm.

Example

The movie was so bad that I walked out of the theater.

Example

Is it bad to eat too much candy?

Context: “opposite of good”

(noun) something that is not good or undesirable. When you don't follow the rules, you might get in trouble for being bad.

Example

She only sees the good in people and doesn't focus on the bad.

Example

He got detention for his bad behavior in class.

Example

What happens when you do something bad?

Context: “health”

(adjective) used to describe a person feeling unwell or ill. When you have a cold, you might feel bad.

Example

After a good night's sleep, I no longer felt bad.

Example

She had a bad headache and needed to lie down.

Example

Why do you feel bad when you have the flu?

How to pronounce bad

Pronunciation: [/bæd/]

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