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be glad to do something — to be willing or ready to do something I d be glad to watch the kids for you this afternoon … English dictionary
glad — [ glæd ] adjective not usually before noun *** happy and pleased about something: We re having a great time. I m so glad. glad (that): I m glad he finally called you. glad to see/hear/be, etc.: Maggie was glad to be home in her own bed. glad for … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
be only too glad (to do something) — be only too glad/pleased/happy/(to do something) phrase to be very willing to do something I’d be only too happy to help. Thesaurus: willingness and to be willingsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
glad */*/*/ — UK [ɡlæd] / US adjective [not usually before noun] Word forms glad : adjective glad comparative gladder superlative gladdest happy and pleased about something We re having a great time. I m so glad. glad (that): I m glad he finally called you.… … English dictionary
glad — [[t]glæ̱d[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, oft ADJ that, ADJ to inf, ADJ of/about n If you are glad about something, you are happy and pleased about it. I m glad I relented in the end... The people seem genuinely glad to see you... I ought to… … English dictionary
glad — W3S2 [glæd] adj [no comparative] [: Old English; Origin: glAd bright, shining, happy ] 1.) [not before noun] pleased and happy about something glad (that) ▪ I m really glad I don t have to go back there again. ▪ We re so glad you came. glad to do … Dictionary of contemporary English
glad — glad, happy, cheerful, lighthearted, joyful, joyous are comparable when meaning characterized by or expressing the mood, temper, or state of mind of a person who is pleased or delighted with something or with things in general. Glad may be used… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
glad to see the back of — glad/happy/pleased/to see the back of informal phrase happy when you no longer have to deal with someone or something because they are annoying or unpleasant I was glad to see the back of that computer – it was nothing but trouble. can’t wait to… … Useful english dictionary
glad — adjective gladder, gladdest 1 pleased and happy about something: “The doctor says she ll be well again soon.” “I m so glad.” (+ (that)): I m really glad I don t have to go back there again. (+ about): Deep down he felt glad about the news. | glad … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
glad*/*/ — [glæd] adj happy and pleased about something ‘We re having a great time. ‘I m so glad. [/ex] I m glad he finally called you.[/ex] Maggie was glad to be home.[/ex] See: gladly • glad of sth grateful for something[/ex] I d be glad of some help with … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
