Synonyms for

Pad

Noun / pæd / Another word for pad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a cushion-like soft object used for protection, comfort, or cleaning

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

cushion lining upholstery padding

Informal

mat block slab sheet

Literary

buffer wadding

Antonyms

bare hard solid unpadded uncovered

Common collocations

  • writing pad
  • mouse pad
  • note pad
  • landing pad
  • launch pad
  • sleep pad
  • knee pad
  • shoulder pad

Word family

noun pad
verb pad
adjective padded

Usage note

As a noun, 'pad' can refer to a soft material for cushioning or a flat, thin object for writing. As a verb, it often means to walk with soft steps or to fill something with padding.

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Example sentences

  1. I put a pad on my chair so it wouldn't scratch the floor.
  2. I need to buy a new notepad for school.
  3. The dog likes to lie on his soft pad.
  4. She wore a pad in her shoe to make it more comfortable.
  5. He used a pad to clean the surface of the table.

Quotes

  • I have this little substance abuse problem, except it's not so little and it's not much of a problem. It's more like a big problem. - Robert Downey Jr.
  • I'm not a fighter, but I would love to be a boxer because I love the courage and toughness. I mean, there can be nothing more terrifying than walking into an arena and looking at Mike Tyson in the ring. - Jonah Hill
  • The mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it's not open. - Frank Zappa

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