B1adjective 1K

Glad

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡlæd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡlæd/"]/

Meaning of Glad

pleased; happy

In simple words: Happy or pleased

Glad in a sentence

• I'm so glad you could make it to the party!
• She felt glad when she received the good news.
• I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better.
• He was glad to have completed the project on time.
• They were glad to see their old friends again.

How to use Glad

Use 'glad' in everyday conversations to express happiness. Avoid using it in very formal writing; 'pleased' is often more appropriate in those contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'glad' as being 'glad you had a good day!'

Related words

Collocations with Glad

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• for
• of
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• for
• of
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• for
• of

Synonyms for Glad

• happy
• pleased
• content
• satisfied
• cheerful

Opposites of Glad

• sad
• unhappy
• displeased

Common mistakes with Glad

• 'Glad to' vs 'Glad for': Confusion in word choice when expressing gratitude.
• Overuse: Using 'glad' too often can seem repetitive; vary with synonyms.
• Misplacing: Using 'glad' in situations that require more nuanced feelings, like excitement.

Frequently asked questions about Glad

What does Glad mean?

Happy or pleased

What is the definition of Glad?

pleased; happy

How do you use Glad in a sentence?

I'm so glad you could make it to the party!

Can you give another example of Glad?

She felt glad when she received the good news.

What are synonyms for Glad?

Common alternatives include happy, pleased, content, satisfied, cheerful.

What is the opposite of Glad?

Opposite meanings include sad, unhappy, displeased.

What words go with Glad?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, of, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, of, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, of.

What are common mistakes when using Glad?

'Glad to' vs 'Glad for': Confusion in word choice when expressing gratitude. Overuse: Using 'glad' too often can seem repetitive; vary with synonyms. Misplacing: Using 'glad' in situations that require more nuanced feelings, like excitement.

How do you pronounce Glad?

US: /["/ɡlæd/"]/, UK: /["/ɡlæd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Glad?

Use 'glad' in everyday conversations to express happiness. Avoid using it in very formal writing; 'pleased' is often more appropriate in those contexts.

What CEFR level is Glad?

"Glad" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.