grad
word
/ˈɡɹæd/
grad
/ɡɹˈæd/
grad
Definition
An informal, shortened way to say 'graduate', especially someone who has recently finished college or university.
Usage & Nuances
'Grad' is casual and mainly used in American English when talking about someone who has just graduated, especially from college. Do not use in formal writing; use 'graduate' instead. Often used with modifiers: 'new grad', 'college grad', 'law school grad'.
Spanish: recién graduado - graduado (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): recém-formado - graduado (informal)Portuguese (PT): recém-licenciado - graduado (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 毕业生（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 畢業生（口語）Hindi: स्नातक (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: خريج (عامية)Bengali: স্নাতক (সংক্ষিপ্ত) - গ্র্যাড (কোলোকিয়াল)Russian: выпускник (разг.)Japanese: 新卒 (しんそつ) - 卒業生 (そつぎょうせい)Vietnamese: sinh viên mới tốt nghiệp - cử nhân mới (thông tục)Korean: 졸업생 (비격식)Turkish: mezun (gündelik)Urdu: نیا فارغ التحصیل (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: lulusan baru (tidak resmi) - fresh grad
Example Sentences
My sister is a recent grad looking for her first job.
basic
The company is hiring many new grads this year.
basic
He’s a law school grad from last year.
basic
You can always spot a fresh grad at the office—they're so eager!
natural
After college, most grads struggle a bit with job hunting.
natural
As a new grad, it’s normal to feel a bit lost at first.
natural