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The meaning of the English word "sad" and how you use it

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sad
(adjective) not happy; experiencing sorrow
Elena

Elena

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She feels sad today .
I am sad because my cat died .
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Video Examples

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The Reality of Immortality
he might become extremely lonely and sad
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sad things , they make you unhappy , so in that expression , in that situation we say " ignorance is bliss ."
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Everybody else is sort of giving him the sad face and Tyrion is a realist ,
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sad
(adjective) bad; poor; inexcusable
Elena

Elena

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Elena holds a Master's Degree in languages and literatures and a BA in law. She has been working as a linguist, translator and localizer for more than 15 years. She has also a long experience as language tutor.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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His behavior was very sad .
That poor car looks so sad .
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Video Examples

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How sad .
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This is so sad for you .
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I always take DVDs . It's very sad but it just gives me something to ,
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happy
(adjective) cheerful; excited; not sad
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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You look happy today .
I'm so happy to see you !
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Video Examples

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To all my fellow earthlings , happy Earth Day .
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And while people who spend it on themselves don't necessarily become less happy , their happiness is unchanged .
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Happy .
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it's...okay
(expression) "no problem"; used to indicate that something does not make you angry, upset, or sad
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Kimberly

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Kimberly is an English language editor and linguist from the United States who firmly believes that learning new languages can help make the world a better place. She has experience in language education and accessibility and has worked with a number of organizations that empower socioeconomically disadvantaged English language learners, refugees, and recent immigrants.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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It's okay . I can cook dinner tonight .
Sorry , I stepped on your foot . / It's okay .
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Video Examples

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Then you would say , " Oh , it's okay , I 'll pay , I 'll pay ."
Zosia Mamet on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
It's okay , French people are wonderful ."
Zosia Mamet on "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
she was like " Shh , it's okay .
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lonely
(adjective) unhappy or sad because you are alone
Kirill Petrov

Kirill Petrov

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Kirill has been working as an English-Russian translator and bilingual content creator for the last 15 years. He also has tutoring experience with both beginners and advanced learners, a passion for the intricacies of languages, and a track record of ensuring nothing gets lost in translation.
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Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
I'm very lonely .
If you ever feel lonely , you can always give me a call .
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Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
The Reality of Immortality
he might become extremely lonely and sad
Funny Book Titles
Between this one and the last one , apparently it gets very lonely on the farm .
Is Everyone Lonely?
Everyone is fundamentally lonely , whether you trust science or a church .
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