English Dictionary
Definition valid in British English
valid
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈvælɪd/
Example
a valid claim
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Example
If the underlying assumption isn't valid, then the prosecution's case simply falls apart.
Example
These are valid reasons why we should ban tobacco advertising.
Example
Some of the criticisms were perfectly valid.
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