Vocab5000
Dictionary CEFR Levels IELTS & TOEFL Idioms Games Download App

Meaning

An "ad" is a short form of advertisement, which is a message designed to promote a product or service.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "ad" with "add," which means to include something.

Example Sentences

Did you see the new ad on TV yesterday ?
I saw a funny ad on TV yesterday .
I saw an ad for a new restaurant yesterday .

Word in Context

Yesterday I was walking in the city center and I saw an ad for a new coffee shop . The ad showed a picture of cakes and a small special offer for first customers . I decided to go inside because I was hungry and curious about the place . The staff were friendly and the coffee tasted good . I think I will go back next week and tell my friends about it .

Common Phrases

TV ad online ad print ad

Synonyms

Never forget "ad"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B1 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000