Pads — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Pads
Pads (noun)
- a thin flat mat or cushion
- a guard worn to shield body parts against impact
- sanitary napkin, menstrual pad
- a soft muffled or slapping sound
- path
- a horse that moves along at an easy pace
- footpad
- protective padding (as on the inside of an automobile or a tank)
- a place to stay temporarily
- a nonflammable platform from which a rocket (such as a missile or a launch vehicle) can be launched
- something (such as a place or event) that is suitable or favorable for growth, development, etc, springboard
- a writing tablet of ruled yellow paper that is usually 8.5 by 14 inches (about 22 by 36 centimeters)
- a floating leaf of a water lily
- a usually disposable absorbent pad used especially during menstruation to absorb the uterine flow, sanitary napkin
Pads (verb)
- to furnish with a pad or padding
- mute, muffle
- to expand or increase especially with needless, misleading, or fraudulent matter —often used with out
- to traverse on foot
- to go on foot, walk; especially, to walk with or as if with padded feet
Pads (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge
"the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders"
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a place set aside for sleeping
"I went back to my pad to get some rest"
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something that serves as a protective barrier
"a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched"
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the place where one lives
"welcome to my pad"
Pads (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to add to the interest of by including made-up details
"the journalist was fired for padding certain stories to make them more interesting"
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to go on foot
"a cat padded silently by"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pads
The most common words with a similar meaning to Pads:
Near Antonyms of Pads
Word Forms of Pads
Inflections: padded, padding, launchpads, launch pads, launching pads, menstrual pads
Origin & Etymology of Pads
origin unknown
First known use: 1554
Frequently Asked Questions about Pads
What does "Pads" mean?
"Pads" means a thin flat mat or cushion. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a thin flat mat or cushion. It has 6 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Pads"?
Other words for "Pads" include notepads, tablets, beds, bunks, dosses, hays, kips and lairs. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pads" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Pads"?
There are 231 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pads". Common alternatives include notepads, tablets, beds, bunks, dosses, hays, kips, lairs, racks and sacks.
How do you use "Pads" in a sentence?
Examples of "Pads" in a sentence: "the waitress keeps a pad in the pocket of her apron to write down orders"; "I went back to my pad to get some rest"; "a pad on the chair to keep it from getting scratched".
Is "Pads" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Pads" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Pads"?
"Pads" is pronounced /ˈpad/ as a noun and /ˈlȯnch-ˌpad/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Pads"?
"Pads" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1554.
What is another word for "Pads" meaning "a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge"?
When "Pads" (noun) means a number of sheets of writing paper glued together at one edge, synonyms include notepads and tablets.