Definition

Not having a toad; lacking a toad.

Example

The garden was toadless after the last rain, as all the toads had moved away.

Conversation

Did you see the new frog exhibit at the zoo?

Yeah, but I was hoping to see some toadless species too.

That would be interesting! I wonder how they adapt without toads.

Right? It's cool to think about different ecosystems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toadless → It is formed from "toad" (from Old English *tādige*, meaning a type of amphibian) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "toadless" means without a toad or lacking toads.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'toad' — that's what toadless means.

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