ads
word · lemma: ad
/ˈædz/
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Definition
Short for advertisements. Notices or messages, usually paid for, that try to persuade people to buy products, use services, or support ideas.
Usage & Nuances
'Ads' is informal and very common, especially online ('online ads', 'TV ads'). The full word 'advertisements' is more formal. Not to be confused with 'add' (to combine). Often used in plural because ads appear in groups.
Spanish: anuncios - publicidadesPortuguese (BR): anúncios - propagandasPortuguese (PT): anúncios - publicidadesChinese (Simplified): 广告Chinese (Traditional): 廣告Hindi: विज्ञापनArabic: إعلاناتBengali: বিজ্ঞাপনRussian: рекламаJapanese: 広告Vietnamese: quảng cáoKorean: 광고Turkish: reklamUrdu: اشتہارIndonesian: iklan
Example Sentences
These pop-up ads are so annoying!
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He makes money by designing ads for companies.
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Have you noticed Instagram has way more ads recently?
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There are so many ads on this website.
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The TV shows always have ads between the episodes.
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I skip ads when I watch videos online.
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