squad
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /skwɒd/
KK: /skwɑd/
noun
Definition
A small group of people who work together for a specific purpose, such as in sports, police, or military.
Example
The soccer team announced their squad for the upcoming tournament.
Conversation
Are you excited about our squad meeting this weekend?
Definitely! I can't wait to see everyone again.
I hope we can come up with some great ideas for our project as a squad.
For sure! Working together always brings out the best in us.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
team
group
crew
Antonyms
individual
loner
solitary
verb
Definition
To arrange or organize a group of people for a specific purpose or task.
Example
The coach decided to squad the players into two teams for practice.
Tense Forms
Past: squadded
Past Participle: squadded
Conversation
Are you free this weekend to help me squad the furniture in my new apartment?
Sure, I’d love to help! Do you have a plan for how to arrange everything?
Yeah, I want to squad the living room to make it cozy and inviting.
Root Explanation
**Squad** → The word 'squad' originates from the Italian word *squadra*, meaning a square or a group. It was adopted into English in the early 19th century to refer to a small group of people organized for a specific purpose, particularly in military contexts.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'squad' as a 'group' or 'team' that is organized together for a specific task, just like a square is a shape made up of equal sides.
Visually Confused Words
quad
squeald
suade
squid
sequa
quadi