a tad

adverbial phrase

Meaning

A small amount or degree, often used to soften a criticism or observation.

Examples

The dress was a tad long, so I had to get it hemmed.
He seemed a tad nervous before his big presentation.

Synonyms: a bit, slightly, a tad, somewhat

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a tad

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: ə tæd

Definition

A small amount or degree, often used to soften a criticism or observation.

Examples

The dress was a tad long, so I had to get it hemmed.
He seemed a tad nervous before his big presentation.
It is a tad chilly outside, so you might want to bring a jacket.

Synonyms of a tad

Words with a similar meaning to a tad:

a bit
slightly
a tad
somewhat

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