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gads

gad
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gad]
    • /gæd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gad]
    • /gæd/

Definitions of gads word

  • verb without object gads to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another: to gad about. 1
  • noun gads a son of Zilpah. Gen. 30:11. 1
  • noun gads one of the twelve tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him. 1
  • noun gads a Hebrew prophet and chronicler of the court of David. II Sam. 24:11–19. 1
  • noun gads Plural form of gad. 1
  • noun Definition of gads in Technology Picture retrieval language. "Integrated Geographical Databases: The GADS Experience", P.E. Mantey et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp.193-198. 1

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Origin of gads

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English gadden, perhaps back formation from gadeling companion in arms, fellow (in 16th century, vagabond, wanderer), Old English gædeling, derivative of gæd fellowship; see gather, -ling1

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Parts of speech for Gads

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gads popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.

gads usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gads

verb gads

  • parties — a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party.
  • cruises — Plural form of cruise.
  • strays — to deviate from the direct course, leave the proper place, or go beyond the proper limits, especially without a fixed course or purpose; ramble: to stray from the main road.

noun gads

  • floaters — a person or thing that floats.
  • beachcombers — Plural form of beachcomber.
  • rolling stones — the. British rock group (formed 1962): comprising Mick Jagger, Keith Richards (born 1943; guitar, vocals), Brian Jones (1942–69; guitar), Charlie Watts (born 1941; drums), Bill Wyman (born 1936; bass guitar; now retired), and subsequently Mick Taylor (born 1948; guitar; with the group 1969–74) and Ron Wood (born 1947; guitar; with the group from 1975)

Antonyms for gads

verb gads

  • stays — (of a ship) to change to the other tack.

Top questions with gads

  • what does gads mean?

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