valid
word
/ˈvæɫɪd/
VA-lid
/vˈælɪd/
VA-lid
Definition
Something is 'valid' if it is officially acceptable, correct, or still in effect. Often used for documents, tickets, or arguments that meet requirements.
Usage & Nuances
'Valid' is formal/neutral. Used with 'passport', 'ticket', 'argument', 'reason'. 'Valid' for logic means reasonable or logically correct. Not the same as 'valuable' (worth something). In law, means legally acceptable.
Spanish: válidoPortuguese (BR): válidoPortuguese (PT): válidoChinese (Simplified): 有效的Chinese (Traditional): 有效的Hindi: वैधArabic: صالح - ساري المفعولBengali: বৈধ - কার্যকরRussian: действительный - законный - обоснованныйJapanese: 有効（ゆうこう） - 妥当（だとう）Vietnamese: hợp lệ - có hiệu lựcKorean: 유효한 - 타당한Turkish: geçerliUrdu: درست - جائز - معتبرIndonesian: sah - berlaku
Example Sentences
Your passport is valid for another two years.
basic
Is this ticket still valid?
basic
That is a valid reason for being late.
basic
All IDs must be valid and not expired.
natural
That's not a valid excuse—you just overslept.
natural
Her point is valid, so let’s consider it.
natural