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- [band eyd]
- /bænd eɪd/
- /bænd eɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [band eyd]
- /bænd eɪd/
Definitions of band-aid word
- variable noun band-aid A Band-Aid is a small piece of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts or wounds on your body. 3
- adjective band-aid If you refer to a Band-Aid solution to a problem, you mean that you disapprove of it because you think that it will only be effective for a short period. 3
- noun band-aid a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape 3
- noun band-aid something that provides a temporary solution to a problem 3
- noun band-aid a small prepared bandage of gauze and adhesive tape for minor wounds 3
- noun band-aid a bandage of this type 3
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Origin of band-aid
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70 for defs 2, 3
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Band-aid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
band-aid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for band-aid
noun band-aid
- comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
- remark — to say casually, as in making a comment: Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.
- justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
adj band-aid
- spontaneous — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
- impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
- ad-lib — If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
- fly-by-night — not reliable or responsible, especially in business; untrustworthy: a fly-by-night operation.
- hit-or-miss — careless; inattentive; haphazard: The professor criticized the hit-or-miss quality of our research.
Antonyms for band-aid
noun band-aid
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- problem — any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
adj band-aid
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
- designed — made or done intentionally; intended; planned.
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- finished — ended or completed.
Top questions with band-aid
- who owns band-aid?
- what company owns band-aid?
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