Synonyms for

Ads

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

Definition

Ads is a shortened form of the word "advertisements" which means a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Synonyms & similar words

ad advert advertisement advertizing advertising advertizement advertisement commercial promo announcement notice promotion publicity marketing campaign flyer poster banner placard bill handbill circular leaflet brochure catalog mailer

Synonyms by register

Formal

advertisements announcements promulgations

Informal

commercials spots plugs blurbs

Literary

declarations proclamations

Antonyms

disapprovals condemnations rejections denunciations criticisms

Common collocations

  • run ads
  • place ads
  • display ads
  • print ads
  • online ads
  • TV ads
  • radio ads

Word family

noun advertisement

Usage note

The word 'ads' is a common abbreviation for 'advertisements'. It is generally used in informal contexts, though its use is widespread across many registers.

Example sentences

  1. 1. I saw an ad for a new toy in the newspaper.
  2. 2. The company placed ads in magazines to promote their new product.
  3. 3. She responded to an ad for a job in the city.
  4. 4. The billboard displayed an ad for a local restaurant.
  5. 5. He clicked on an online ad and bought a new pair of shoes.

Quotes

  • 1. "The best way to advertise is by word of mouth. An ad on TV can be ignored, but a friend's recommendation cannot." - John C. Maxwell
  • 2. "An ad is not a creation of the government; it is not a product of any government; it is a private product of individuals' free speech." - Anthony Kennedy
  • 3. "I never read a single book as a child. I didn't even read a comic until I was 14. My mother couldn't afford to buy them, and I wasn't interested in the ads you got at the end of the comics." - Terry Pratchett

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