tad

/tæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small amount or degree of something.

“The garden had only a tad of sunlight to grow.”

2. verb

To spoil or mar slightly.

“The rain started to tad the freshly cut grass.”

3. adverb

To a small extent or degree.

“She only spoke a tad louder to get everyone’s attention.”

Synonyms

  • bit
  • scant

Antonyms

  • considerable
  • large