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glad

adj.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɡɫæd// UK //ɡlˈæd// glad Archaic General-service Informal

adj. feeling happy or pleased about something. You use it when you are satisfied with a result or a piece of news.

adj. feeling pleasure, joy, or delight; experiencing satisfaction regarding a specific event or situation. Often follows a linking verb and is followed by a 'that' clause or an infinitive.


SIMPLE

I am so glad that you could come to the party.

CONTEXTUAL

She was glad to hear that her brother had arrived home safely after his long journey.

COMPLEX

The manager was glad to see the project completed ahead of schedule, as it allowed the team to focus on more pressing client demands.

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Typically follows a linking verb like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'. Frequently followed by 'to' + infinitive or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

a glad persona happy personGlad is usually a predicative adjective, meaning it comes after the verb; it is rarely used before a noun to describe a person's character.

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