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pad out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpæd ˈaʊt/

pad out means: To add extra material, often unnecessary, to make something longer or seem more impressive.

verb

ADD EXTRAC1

To add extra material, often unnecessary, to make something longer or seem more impressive.

  • Don't pad out your essay.
  • She padded out her speech with a few jokes.
  • These extra pages only pad the book out.

How to use it: pad something out with something (He padded the report out with long quotations.)

Similar words: expand, flesh out, bulk up

Opposites: shorten, trim

Common phrases: pad out something, pad out an essay, pad out a speech

GO TO BEDC2

To go to bed or sleep.

  • I'm tired; I'll pad out early.
  • We padded out as soon as we got home.
  • He usually pads out before ten.

Similar words: go to bed, sleep, turn in

Opposites: wake up

Common phrases: pad out early, pad out tonight, pad out after work

Questions about pad out

What does pad out mean?

To add extra material, often unnecessary, to make something longer or seem more impressive.

What is pad out in other languages?

Türkçe: gereksiz yere uzatmak · Español: rellenar · Français: allonger · Deutsch: aufblähen · Italiano: allungare · 日本語: 水増しする

How do you pronounce pad out?

It is pronounced /ˌpæd ˈaʊt/.

How do you use pad out in a sentence?

Don't pad out your essay. She padded out her speech with a few jokes.

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