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noun · A1Boy
BOY/bɔɪ/
A boy is a male child. Use man for an adult male. In some regions people still say “the boys” for a group of male friends, but in careful A1 English, boy = young male. Pair it with girl so the pair is automatic.
Meaning
A male child.
Examples
- “The boy is playing football.”
- “The boy is ten years old.”
- “Boys and girls play in the park.”
Good to know
boy (child) vs man (adult).
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