Meaning of the word mad in English

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mad

US /mæd/

UK /mæd/

mentally ill; insane

Example:

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The old man seemed completely mad, talking to himself in the street.

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He went mad after losing everything in the fire.

Synonym:

insane crazy deranged lunatic unhinged

Synonym:

sane rational

(of a person) very angry

Example:

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My mom was really mad when I broke her favorite vase.

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Don't get mad at me, it wasn't my fault!

Synonym:

angry furious enraged irate incensed

Synonym:

calm pleased

very enthusiastic about something; infatuated with

Example:

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She's absolutely mad about horses.

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He's mad keen on football.

Synonym:

enthusiastic eager keen passionate infatuated

Synonym:

indifferent disinterested

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