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DAD/dæd/

Dad is the informal word for father. My dad works… is family talk at home. Father is more formal or written. Mum is the matching informal word for mother. Capital D in names: Dad, can you help?

Meaning

An informal word for father.

Examples

• “My dad is a driver.”
• “Dad is in the kitchen.”
• “His dad taught him to swim.”

Good to know

Informal father. Formal: father. Pair: mum.

Near in meaning

father

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