Definition: Meaning of, child in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ tʃʌɪld /
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young person someone who is not yet an adult [= kid]
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son/daughter a son or daughter of any age
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somebody influenced by an idea someone who is very strongly influenced by the ideas and attitudes of a particular period of history
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somebody who is like a child someone who behaves like a child and is not sensible or responsible - used to show disapproval
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something is child's play used to say that something is very easy to do
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children should be seen and not heard an expression meaning that children should be quiet and not talk - used when you disapprove of the way a child is behaving
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be with childold use to be PREGNANT
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be heavy/great with childold use to be nearly ready to give birth
a British government department which deals with CHILD SUPPORT . It can decide, for example, how much money a father should pay to support his children if he no longer lives with them.