What does CHILD mean?

Child

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.

3. Pronunciations: US: /tʃaɪld/; UK: /tʃʌɪld/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "child" originated from the Old English word "cild" which meant "fetus, infant, or unborn or newly born person". It has been used to describe a young human being from birth up to the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. It is commonly used in everyday language and is an important concept in fields such as education, psychology, and sociology.

5. Synonyms: Youth, juvenile, minor, offspring, little one, tot, youngster, kid.

6. Related Words: Adult, pupil, teen, minor, young.

7. Example Sentences:

• The child was playing with his toys.
• The school has many programs to help children with learning disabilities.
• The parents were worried about their childs health.
• She has been working with children for over 10 years.
• The child was excited to go to the park with his friends.