child
A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
Examples
3 of 5The child is playing with a toy car on the floor.
The young person is using a toy car to play on the ground.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.
Every young person needs a grown-up with them for the visit.
Is your child excited about the birthday party?
Is your kid happy and waiting for the birthday celebration?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that a CHILD is a Cute Human Individual Learning Daily.
Quick Quiz
The ___ is sleeping in the stroller.
Correct!
The correct answer is: child
Examples
The child is playing with a toy car on the floor.
everydayThe young person is using a toy car to play on the ground.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.
formalEvery young person needs a grown-up with them for the visit.
Is your child excited about the birthday party?
informalIs your kid happy and waiting for the birthday celebration?
The study analyzes child behavior in social environments.
academicThe research looks at how young people act in groups.
Our insurance policy provides coverage for every child in the family.
businessThe company agreement pays for the health of all the kids in the home.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
child's play
a very easy task to complete
with child
an old-fashioned way to say pregnant
child at heart
an adult who still thinks and acts like a child
Often Confused With
Children is the plural form; you use 'child' for one person and 'children' for two or more.
Usage Notes
Use 'child' for neutral or formal situations; 'kid' is much more common in spoken, informal English.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'childs' when they want to talk about more than one person, but the correct plural is 'children'.
Memory Tip
Remember that a CHILD is a Cute Human Individual Learning Daily.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'cild', which is related to the word for womb.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, a person is legally considered a child until they reach the age of 18.
Quick Quiz
The ___ is sleeping in the stroller.
Correct!
The correct answer is: child
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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More Family words
father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
wife
A1A wife is a female partner in a marriage. It refers to a woman who is legally or formally joined to another person in a marital relationship.
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