child
Translation
child, kid
Examples
The child is playing in the garden.
The child is playing in the garden.
She is a child of the 90s.
She is a child of the 90s.
He is the child of a famous actor.
He is the child of a famous actor.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) child a young human being A child needs love and care.
((sb.'s)) child a son or daughter of any age Their eldest child is now at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kid, youngster, infant; Antonyms: adult, grown-up
Etymology
From Old English 'cild'. The plural 'children' comes from an old plural form '-ru' plus another plural ending '-en'.
Memory Tips
Remember the irregular plural: one child, two children.