noun
Grad
GRAHD
noun
1
Informal short form of "graduate," someone who has just finished school, college, or university.
"She's a recent grad looking for her first job in marketing."
How to Use Grad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, shortened way to say "graduate."
When to use it
Informal — common in everyday speech, avoid in formal writing (use "graduate" instead).
Common pairings
recent grad
grad school
college grad
Word Forms
Grads plural
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