boy

simple_noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6

Refers to a young male child.

Specifically emphasizes the age of a male child.

Used to describe size or maturity, often said to a young boy to encourage bravery.

A newborn or very young male child.

Used to praise a boy for good behavior.

Refers to a young male child, emphasizing size.

A boy aged between 13 and 19.

A boy who is older than another person or group.

A boy who misbehaves.

Specifies a boy of a certain age. Can be replaced with other numbers.

A boy who is disobedient or misbehaves, often in a playful way.

An intelligent boy.

The oldest of three or more boys, typically in a family.

An intelligent boy, especially good at learning or doing things.

The older of two boys, typically in a family.

An intelligent and quick-to-learn boy.

A boy in the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood.

To give birth to a male child, or to be a parent of one.