glad

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈglæd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/glæd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(glad)

Inflections of 'glad' (adj):
gladder
adj comparative
gladdest
adj superlative
Inflections of 'glad' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
glads
v 3rd person singular
gladding
v pres p
gladded
v past
gladded
v past p

glad
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Sense: Adjective: happy
Synonyms:
happy Collocations, pleased Collocations, satisfied Collocations, delighted Collocations, joyful Collocations, chuffed (UK, informal), cheerful Collocations, elated Collocations, joyous, flushed with joy, in good spirits, made up (UK, regional, informal)
Sense: Adjective: appreciative
Synonyms:
appreciative, grateful Collocations, thankful Collocations
Sense: Adjective: encouraging
Synonyms:
encouraging Collocations, cheering, bright Collocations, heartening, gladdening, glowing Collocations, gratifying


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