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kid's

|kid's|

A1

/kɪdz/

(kid)

joking

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
kidkidskidskiddedkiddedkidding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'kid' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'kide', where it referred to a young goat.

Historical Evolution

'kide' transformed into the modern English word 'kid', which now commonly refers to a child.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'young goat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'child'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a contraction of 'kid is' or 'kid has'.

The kid's going to the park.

Noun 2

possessive form of 'kid', indicating something belongs to a child.

That's the kid's toy.

Last updated: 2025/01/22 15:46