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valid

adjective

Simple meaning

Acceptable, proper or correct.

Pronunciation

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valuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈvæləd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

  2. Well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

  3. Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.

  4. Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

Used this way, valid is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use valid

  • “Please make sure your passport is valid before traveling overseas.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Argument

valid argumentvalid data

Other combinations

valid reasonequally validlonger validuniversally validvalid contract

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • validationnounDerived noun

    The act of validating.

  • validitynounDerived noun

    The quality of being valid and rigorous.

  • validlyadverbDerived adverb

    With validity.

Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • validateverbRelated term

    Declare or make legally valid.

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Antonyms

Sense: acceptable or proper or correct

invalid

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