bold

Pronunciation

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Homophones

• bald (in some US dialects)
• bowled

Adjective

Positive bold

Comparative bolder

Superlative boldest

Wikipedia says you should be bold in changing pages

The third line is in bold text

1. If someone is bold, that means they are brave and willing to take risks.

   It takes a bold man to walk on hot coals.

   That is a bold idea.

2. Bold text is writing that is made with thicker lines.

   The first letter in the line above is in bold text.

Synonyms

• brave
• courageous
• daring

Verb

Plain form bold

Third-person singular bolds

Past tense bolded

Past participle bolded

Present participle bolding

1. To bold text is to make words that are written with thicker lines.

   On your report, bold your name so it's easier to see.