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glad

/ɡlæd/

[/ɡlæd/]

happy and pleased

Beginneradjective

Definition

Glad means happy and pleased about something.

Example

I am glad you could come.

I am glad you could come.

Etymology

From Old English 'glæd' meaning bright or cheerful.

How & Where It’s Used

Common adjective for being pleased.

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