Antonyms for tad

Grammar : Noun

Spell : tad

Phonetic Transcription : tæd

Definition of tad

Origin : 1877, "young or small child," probably a shortened form of tadpole, which is said to be the source of Tad as the nickname of U.S. President Lincoln's son Thomas (1853–1871). The extended meaning "small amount" is first recorded 1915.

As in baby : noun infant
As in smattering : noun small amount
As in smidgen : noun tiny amount
As in bambino : noun baby
As in milquetoast : noun baby
As in neonate : noun baby
As in nursling : noun baby

Example sentences :

I say, Tad Murray, what's made you so late with your cows this morning?
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various

Tell you what, Tad, Whip's the best dog in the world for rabbits.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, October 19, 1880 » by Various

"Tad" Simpson was known to be deep in Congressman Atkins's confidence.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

I say that to you, Tad Simpson, and to the man—to whoever put you up to this.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It was practically a repetition of his reply to Tad Simpson that morning.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Only I'm always suspicious when Tad pats Providence on the back.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

And any rap Heman or Tad could give him would only make him fight harder.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Don't let your love for Tad Simpson lead you into talkin' too much.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle » by Edward Stratemeyer (AKA Arthur M. Winfield)

He had been something of a bully, although not as bad as Tad Sobber.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle » by Edward Stratemeyer (AKA Arthur M. Winfield)

Synonyms for tad

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