Synonyms for

Tad

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

Definition

a small amount or a little bit

Synonyms & similar words

shade bit smidgen dash hint touch trace scintilla modicum fraction whiff drop lick pinch dribble speck whisper morsel shred crumb particle

Synonyms by register

Formal

modicum smidgen iota

Informal

bit smidge speck dash pinch

Literary

crumb jot

Antonyms

lot much large amount great deal heap mass

Common collocations

  • a tad
  • just a tad
  • a little tad
  • a tad bit
  • a tad more
  • a tad less
  • a tad slow

Word family

noun tadpole
adverb taddish

Usage note

Primarily used informally to mean a small amount. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. He was a tad worried about his upcoming test.
  2. Can I have a tad more milk in my cereal?
  3. Just add a tad of pepper to the soup.
  4. She was a tad late to her meeting.
  5. He needs to lose a tad of weight before his wedding.

Quotes

  • I think the world is a tad overrated.
  • I may be a tad stubborn, but at least I'm not argumentative.
  • I'm a tad bit weird, but I'm also very honest.

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