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Proud

🇬🇧 UK /["/praʊd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/praʊd/"]/

Meaning of Proud

feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with

In simple words: Feeling happy and satisfied about something you did or achieved.

Proud in a sentence

• She felt proud of her accomplishments after finishing the marathon.
• The proud parents cheered for their child during the graduation ceremony.
• He was proud to represent his country at the international competition.
• Despite the challenges, she remained proud and confident in her abilities.
• Proud of his heritage, he shared stories from his family's past.

How to use Proud

Use 'proud' to express satisfaction about someone else's or your own achievements. It's suitable for both informal and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings when referring to serious accomplishments.

Grammar pattern

proud + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a peacock showing its feathers; it's proud of its beauty.

Related words

Collocations with Proud

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• of
• have every reason to be proud
• have every right to be proud
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• of
• have every reason to be proud
• have every right to be proud

Synonyms for Proud

• pleased
• satisfied
• content
• dignified
• self-respecting

Opposites of Proud

• ashamed
• humiliated
• modest

Common mistakes with Proud

• Incorrectly using 'proud' without 'of,' e.g., saying 'I am proud my son.'
• Mixing up 'proud' with 'prideful,' which has a more negative connotation.
• Using 'proud' to describe feelings unrelated to achievements.

Frequently asked questions about Proud

What does Proud mean?

Feeling happy and satisfied about something you did or achieved.

What is the definition of Proud?

feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with

How do you use Proud in a sentence?

She felt proud of her accomplishments after finishing the marathon.

Can you give another example of Proud?

The proud parents cheered for their child during the graduation ceremony.

What are synonyms for Proud?

Common alternatives include pleased, satisfied, content, dignified, self-respecting.

What is the opposite of Proud?

Opposite meanings include ashamed, humiliated, modest.

What words go with Proud?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, of, have every reason to be proud, have every right to be proud, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, of, have every reason to be proud, have every right to be proud.

What are common mistakes when using Proud?

Incorrectly using 'proud' without 'of,' e.g., saying 'I am proud my son.' Mixing up 'proud' with 'prideful,' which has a more negative connotation. Using 'proud' to describe feelings unrelated to achievements.

How do you pronounce Proud?

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

When should I use Proud?

Use 'proud' to express satisfaction about someone else's or your own achievements. It's suitable for both informal and formal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual settings when referring to serious accomplishments.

What CEFR level is Proud?

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