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Bald
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BAWLD
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Simple meaning
What does Bald mean?
Bald means having little or no hair.
Dictionary definition
Having little or no hair on the head, or having no covering.
Example sentences
Bald in a sentence
easy
The bald man wore a warm hat.
medium
The baby bird looked almost bald before its feathers grew.
hard
The hill looked bald after the fire removed the trees and grass.
Synonyms
Words like Bald
Antonyms
Opposite words
hairyUse when something has a lot of hair.
coveredUse when something has a covering.
Word family
Bald word family
Base word
bald
adjective
balder
More bald.
adjective
baldest
Most bald.
noun
baldness
The state of being bald.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bald mean?
Bald usually means having little or no hair on the head.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bald?
Hairless means without hair, which is close to bald.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bald?
Hairy means having a lot of hair, which contrasts with bald.
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