kid
Translation
child, youngster, young goat
Examples
The kid is playing in the park.
The kid is playing in the park.
A baby goat is called a kid.
A baby goat is called a kid.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) kid a child The kid is five years old.
Similar Words
Synonyms: child, youngster; Antonyms: adult, grown-up
Etymology
From Old Norse 'kið' meaning 'young goat'. It was later extended informally to human children.
Memory Tips
Picture a playful baby goat (a kid) and a playful human child (a kid).