child (Meaning)
child (n)
a young person of either sex
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
an immature childish person
a member of a clan or tribe
child (n.)
A son or a daughter; a male or female descendant, in the first degree; the immediate progeny of human parents; -- in law, legitimate offspring. Used also of animals and plants.
A descendant, however remote; -- used esp. in the plural; as, the children of Israel; the children of Edom.
One who, by character of practice, shows signs of relationship to, or of the influence of, another; one closely connected with a place, occupation, character, etc.; as, a child of God; a child of the devil; a child of disobedience; a child of toil; a child of the people.
A noble youth. See Childe.
A young person of either sex. esp. one between infancy and youth; hence, one who exhibits the characteristics of a very young person, as innocence, obedience, trustfulness, limited understanding, etc.
A female infant.
child (v. i.)
To give birth; to produce young.
Synonyms & Antonyms of child
Synonyms:
- nestling
- hellion
- rascal
- urchin
- neonate
- devil
- mischief
- kindergartener
- kindergartner
- weanling
- preschooler
- preteen
- teener
- sprat
- schoolchild
- stripling
- rapscallion
- squirt
- whippersnapper
- jackanapes
- bantling
- schoolboy
- nipper
- teenybopper
- chap
- tot
- schoolgirl
- imp
- tike
- newborn
- cherub
- minor
- bambino
- subteen
- babe
- lad
- tyke
- schoolkid
- rogue
- sprout
- tween
- rug rat
Antonyms:
child Sentence Examples
- A child's laughter filled the playground as they played with their friends.
- Every child deserves love, care, and a safe environment to grow and thrive.
- The child's eyes widened with wonder as they saw a shooting star for the first time.
- It's important to listen to a child's concerns and validate their feelings.
- The child hugged their favorite stuffed animal tightly as they drifted off to sleep.
- Education is essential for a child's development and future success.
- The child's face lit up with joy when they saw their parents waiting for them after school.
- As adults, it's our responsibility to protect and nurture the next generation of children.
- The child eagerly opened their birthday presents, excited to see what surprises awaited them.
- The bond between a parent and child is one of the strongest connections in the world.
FAQs About the word child
a young person of either sex, a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age, an immature childish person, a member of a clan or tribeA son or a daughter; a mal
kid, kiddy, moppet, kiddie, youth, youngster, whelp, monkey, kiddo, teenager
adult,adult, grown-up,grown-up, golden-ager, middle-ager, elder, golden-ager, senior, elder
A child's laughter filled the playground as they played with their friends.
Every child deserves love, care, and a safe environment to grow and thrive.
The child's eyes widened with wonder as they saw a shooting star for the first time.
It's important to listen to a child's concerns and validate their feelings.
