Words / A2

BORLD/bɔːld/

Bald means little or no hair on the head: go bald, a bald tyre (worn smooth — extra), a bald patch. Hairless is wider. Bold means brave or strong in colour. Ball is a round object. Do not write bald when you mean bold, or ball.

Meaning

Having little or no hair on the head.

Examples

• “The bald man at reception gave us a city map.”
• “The bald cyclist wore a hat in the cold wind.”
• “Check the tyres — a bald tyre is not safe in the rain.”

Good to know

go bald / a bald patch. Extra: bald tyre. Mix-up: bold, ball.

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