noun

child

child, kid

The child is playing in the park.

The child is playing in the park.

She is the only child in her family.

She is the only child in her family.

He is a child of the 90s.

He is a child of the 90s.

((a/the)) child The child is five years old.

((sb.'s)) child She is my youngest child.

Synonyms: kid, youngster, infant; Antonyms: adult, grown-up

From Old English 'cild'.

A very common word. Note the irregular plural 'children'.

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