balding

/'bɔ:ldiɳ/

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Word: Balding

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: "Balding" describes someone who is starting to lose their hair, especially on the top of their head. It means that the person is not completely bald yet, but they have less hair than before.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "balding" when talking about someone who is experiencing hair loss.
• It is often used in a gentle or neutral way.

Example:

• "My father is balding; he has less hair on the top of his head than he used to."

Advanced Usage:

• "Balding" can also be used in a more formal context, such as in medical discussions about hair loss.
• Example: "The balding process can be caused by genetics, stress, or hormonal changes."

Word Variants:

• Bald (adjective): Completely lacking hair.
• Baldness (noun): The state of being bald or losing hair.

Different Meanings:

• While "balding" primarily refers to hair loss, in a figurative sense, it can describe something that is lacking or bare in a non-literal way. For example, "The report was balding of details," meaning it lacked important information.

Synonyms:

• Thinning (hair)
• Hairless
• Losing hair

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "balding," but you might hear phrases like:
  • "To let it go bald" (to stop caring about one's appearance, particularly hair).
  • "Bald-faced lie" (a blatant or obvious lie, unrelated to hair but uses "bald" to indicate something is clear or obvious).

Summary:

"Balding" is a simple word that describes the process of losing hair. It is often used respectfully when discussing someone's appearance.

Academic

Adjective

1. getting bald