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Ad

Verb / æd / Another word for ad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ad is a short form of advertisement, which means a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Synonyms & similar words

advert ad advertizement annodomini advertisement advertizing advertising advertisement promo commercial announcement notice poster billboard flyer leaflet handbill brochure catalogue program schedule roster list inventory directory index register

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Formal

advertisement notice announcement

Informal

promo plug commercial

Literary

proclamation manifesto

Common collocations

  • print ad
  • online ad
  • TV ad
  • radio ad
  • classified ad
  • display ad
  • banner ad
  • job ad

Word family

noun advertisement
verb advertise
adjective advertising
adverb advertisedly

Usage note

The word 'ad' is a common abbreviation for 'advertisement' and is generally used in informal contexts. While widely understood, it is less appropriate in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I need to place an ad in the newspaper to sell my car.
  2. The ad for the concert was on the radio all day.
  3. I saw an ad for a new video game on YouTube.
  4. The ad on the billboard caught my attention.
  5. The company spent a lot of money on their ad campaign.

Quotes

  • The most powerful element in advertising is the truth.
  • Advertising is the art of convincing people to spend money they don't have for something they don't need.
  • The sole purpose of advertising is to sell a product.

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