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Fad
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Simple meaning
What does Fad mean?
A short-lived popular trend.
Dictionary definition
A style, activity, or interest that becomes popular for a short time.
Example sentences
Fad in a sentence
easy
The toy became a fad.
medium
That dance was a summer fad.
hard
A fad can spread quickly but often fades when people lose interest.
Synonyms
Words like Fad
trendA popular direction or style.
Antonyms
Opposite words
classicSomething valued for a long time.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fad, depending on context.
Word family
Fad word family
Base word
fad
noun
fads
More than one fad.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fad mean?
Fad means a short-lived popular trend.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fad?
Trend is close in meaning to fad in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fad?
Classic contrasts with fad.
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