CEFR A2

pads

noun

Meaning

Soft, thick pieces of material used for protection, comfort, or to absorb liquid.

Examples

She put on thick pads to protect her knees while cycling.
The furniture pads stopped the chairs from scratching the floor.

Synonyms: cushions, buffers, protectors, absorbents

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pads (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pædz/

Definition

Soft, thick pieces of material used for protection, comfort, or to absorb liquid.

Examples

She put on thick pads to protect her knees while cycling.
The furniture pads stopped the chairs from scratching the floor.
He used absorbent pads to clean up the spilled water.

How to Use pads

pads for (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the purpose of the pads. — "These pads are specifically designed for sensitive skin."
protective pads (collocation): Pads that offer protection. — "The athlete wore protective pads on his elbows and knees."

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