child Definition
- 1a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
- 2a son or daughter of any age
Using child: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "child" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She has two children, a boy and a girl.
Example
The school provides education for children with special needs.
Example
The movie is not suitable for children under 13.
Example
He is still a child at heart.
child Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for child
- kid
- youth
- minor
- offspring
- progeny
Antonyms for child
- adult
- parent
Idioms Using child
Example
We shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater and get rid of the entire project just because of one mistake.
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
to be born into a wealthy family
Example
He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and never had to worry about money.
spare the rod and spoil the child
if you don't punish a child when they misbehave, they will never learn to behave properly
Example
Some people believe in the saying 'spare the rod and spoil the child,' while others think it's too harsh.
Phrases with child
only child
a person without any siblings
Example
As an only child, she was used to having all the attention from her parents.
child's play
something that is very easy to do
Example
For him, solving math problems is child's play.
child of God
a person who is loved by God and considered as His child
Example
We are all children of God, and He loves us equally.
Origins of child
from Old English 'cild', meaning 'fetus, infant'
Summary: child in Brief
A 'child' [tʃaɪld] is a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age. The term is used in various contexts, such as education, family, and personal traits, as in 'The school provides education for children with special needs.' 'Child' is also used in idioms like 'throw the baby out with the bathwater,' meaning to discard something valuable along with something not wanted.
