Cool MateMeaning of Boy
In simple words: A young male child or teenager.
Boy in a sentence
- The boy played soccer with his friends after school.
- That boy has a great sense of humor.
- My little brother is such a curious boy.
- She took care of the boy while his parents were away.
- The boy in the red shirt is my neighbor.
How to use Boy
Used to refer to a child or teenager, typically under the age of 18. In formal contexts, refer to 'young man’ or 'male child'.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'boy' as a smaller version of 'man' – both start with 'b' and 'm'.
Related words
Common mistakes with Boy
- Confused with 'girl' as the opposite gender
- Overused in contexts where 'man' is more appropriate for older males
- Used in plural as 'boy's' instead of 'boys'
Boy appears in
Boy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ولد
طفل ذكر صغير أو مراهق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ছেলে
একটি অল্পবয়সী ছেলে বা কিশোর।
- GermanDeutsch
Junge
Ein junger männlicher Nachwuchs oder Teenager.
- SpanishEspañol
Niño
Un niño o adolescente masculino.
- Persianفارسی
پسر
یه بچه یا نوجوون پسر.
- FrenchFrançais
Garçon
Un jeune garçon ou un adolescent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लड़का
एक युवा नर बच्चा या किशोर।
- ItalianItaliano
Ragazzo
Un bambino o un adolescente maschio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Garoto, Menino
Uma criança ou adolescente do sexo masculino.
- RussianРусский
Мальчик
Маленький мальчик или подросток.
- Urduاردو
لڑکا
ایک جوان لڑکا یا نوعمر۔
- Chinese中文
男孩
一个年轻的男性儿童或青少年。
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Frequently asked questions about Boy
What does Boy mean?
A young male child or teenager.
What is the definition of Boy?
a male child or a young male person
How do you use Boy in a sentence?
The boy played soccer with his friends after school.
Can you give another example of Boy?
That boy has a great sense of humor.
What are synonyms for Boy?
Common alternatives include child, lad, youth, boyhood, guy.
What is the opposite of Boy?
Opposite meanings include girl, woman.
What words go with Boy?
It commonly pairs with big, little, small, have, big, little, small, have.
What are common mistakes when using Boy?
Confused with 'girl' as the opposite gender Overused in contexts where 'man' is more appropriate for older males Used in plural as 'boy's' instead of 'boys'
How do you pronounce Boy?
US: /["/bɔɪ/"]/, UK: /["/bɔɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Boy?
Used to refer to a child or teenager, typically under the age of 18. In formal contexts, refer to 'young man’ or 'male child'.
What CEFR level is Boy?
"Boy" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.