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The kid

🇬🇧 UK //ðə kɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ðə kɪd//

Meaning of The kid

A young child or person, typically under the age of 12.

In simple words: A young child

The kid in a sentence

• The kid was playing with a puppy in the garden.
• I saw the kid at the store with his mother.
• The kid loves going to the zoo every weekend.
• Look at the kid drawing on the sidewalk with chalk.
• The kid scored the winning goal in the soccer match.
• Everyone at the party enjoyed watching the kid dance.

How to use The kid

Use 'the kid' when referring to a specific child. It's informal; use 'the child' in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

the + kid

Memory hint

Think of a playful scene with 'the kid' riding a bicycle.

Related words

Collocations with The kid

• the kid played
• the kid laughed
• the kid learned
• the kid's toy
• the kid is happy

Synonyms for The kid

• child
• youth
• minor
• little one
• youngster

Common mistakes with The kid

• Confusing 'kid' with 'kiddo', which is more informal.
• Using 'the kid' when referring to adults or teenagers.
• Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'the kids' when referring to a specific child.

Frequently asked questions about The kid

What does The kid mean?

A young child

What is the definition of The kid?

A young child or person, typically under the age of 12.

How do you use The kid in a sentence?

The kid was playing with a puppy in the garden.

Can you give another example of The kid?

I saw the kid at the store with his mother.

What are synonyms for The kid?

Common alternatives include child, youth, minor, little one, youngster.

What words go with The kid?

It commonly pairs with the kid played, the kid laughed, the kid learned, the kid's toy, the kid is happy.

What are common mistakes when using The kid?

Confusing 'kid' with 'kiddo', which is more informal. Using 'the kid' when referring to adults or teenagers. Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'the kids' when referring to a specific child.

How do you pronounce The kid?

US: //ðə kɪd//, UK: //ðə kɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The kid?

Use 'the kid' when referring to a specific child. It's informal; use 'the child' in formal contexts.