Definition of "sad"

Kid-friendly meaning of sad, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "sad" mean?

sad (adjective) — feeling down or full of tears.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (sad)

Example sentences using "sad"

Grade K–2
I felt sad when my balloon popped.
Grade 3–5
The whole class was sad when our class fish died.
Grade 6–8
The ending of the novel left her feeling sad for days.

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