phrasal verb

Pad out

Rank #1400Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Make a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn't particularly relevant

Meanings

  • Make a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn't particularly relevant (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • I couldn't think of much to write, so I PADDED the essay OUT with a few lengthy quotes.
  • I've been PADING OUT since she moved away.
  • He'll continue to PAD OUT until he sees her again.

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