adj

valid

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adj

Based on sound reasoning; well-founded and hard to argue against.

"She raised a valid concern about the budget."

"That's a valid point — we should look into it."

Legally or officially acceptable; meeting the required conditions.

"Your passport is still valid for another two years."

How to Use Valid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCorrect, sound, or officially acceptable — whether that's an argument, a ticket, or an ID.

Easily confused with

valuable →

Common pairings

valid reason valid passport still valid no longer valid

more valid comparative, most valid superlative

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From Latin validus, "strong", from valere, "to be strong or worth something".

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