tad meaning
tad :
small amount, little bit
noun
▪ Add a tad of salt to the soup.
▪ Add a little bit of salt to the soup.
▪ He is a tad taller than me.
▪ He is a little bit taller than me.
paraphrasing
▪ bit – small amount
▪ smidgen – tiny amount
▪ dash – small amount
▪ touch – small amount
Pronunciation
tad [tæd]
The word is pronounced with a short 'a' sound, like 'tad'.
Common phrases and grammar about tad
tad - Common meaning
noun
small amount, little bit
Part of Speech Changes for "tad"
▪ The word does not have common derivatives.
Common Expressions with "tad"
▪ a tad bit – a little bit
▪ a tad more – a little more
▪ just a tad – just a little
▪ tad too much – a little too much
Important examples of tad in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, tad is often used to describe a small difference or amount.
Example of a confusing word: ton (a large amount)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Tad is usually used as a noun in TOEIC questions to indicate a small quantity.
tad
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
a tad off
means 'slightly wrong', used when something is not quite right.
tad bit
means 'a little bit', used to emphasize a small amount.
Differences between similar words and tad
tad
,
bit
differences
Tad and bit both mean a small amount, but tad is often used informally or humorously.
Words with the same origin as tad
The origin of tad
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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