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bald

/bɔːld/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Lacking hair on the scalp, or having a shaved head.

    - "The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States."
    - "My uncle went bald at a young age."
  • Adjective

    Devoid of something, such as power or authority.

    - "The company was left bald after the departure of its CEO."
    - "The forest was bald of trees after the fire."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769844"

Antonyms

faxed , haired
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bald
mold , bold , told , scold
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Bald (English) : Lacking hair on the scalp or having a shaved head.

  2. Bald (English) : Devoid of something, such as power or authority.


Variants
List of all variants of bald that leads to same result
bald , balder , baldest , baldish , baldly , baldness , baldnesses , balded , balding , balds , bald cypress , bald cypresses , bald eagle , bald eagles , bald-faced , bald-faced hornet , bald-faced hornets , baldfaced hornet , baldfaced hornets , go bald
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English beald, bald, meaning 'head' or 'bold'. The meaning 'having a shaved head' developed in the Middle Ages.


Trivia
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  1. The bald eagle is the national bird and symbol of the United States.

  2. Baldness is more common in men than in women.

  3. Baldness can be caused by genetics, aging, or certain medical conditions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Baldness: A medical condition characterized by excessive hair loss from the scalp.


Culture
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In literature, baldness is often used as a symbol of wisdom, power, or aging. In art, bald men have been depicted throughout history, including in religious and mythological works. In music, baldness has been referenced in songs and lyrics.

How to Memorize "bald"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a shaved head or no hair on their scalp.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bald' with the image of a bald eagle or a bald head.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Bald is a head without hair'.


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