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Parade Meaning & Usage with Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：public procession (Parade)

Parade 🔊

/pəˈreɪd/

n., v.

A public celebration where people march or walk in a group, often with music, to show something or celebrate an event.

A lively joyful festival parade down a city street with colorful costumes, marching bands, and decorated floats.

public procession 🔊

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/ˈpʌblɪk prəˈsɛʃən/

n., v.

A public event where people walk or ride in an organized line, often with music and costumes, to celebrate or honor something.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'parare' (prepare) via French 'parade' (display, show).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'pair' walking in 'aid' of a celebration – a parade needs people together.

📖 Example

On National Day, we went downtown to watch the colorful parade with floats and marching bands. 🔊 On National Day, we went downtown to watch the colorful parade with floats and marching bands.

🔗 Collocations

military parade – A formal display of armed forces marching or driving in formation.

parade ground – An area used for military drills and parades.

🔄 Synonyms

procession (n.) – A line of people or vehicles moving slowly as part of a ceremony.

march (n.) – An organized walk by a group of people for a cause or celebration.

🚫 Antonyms

solitude (n.) – The state of being alone, opposite to a crowded public event.

🌱 Derivatives

parader (n.) – A person who takes part in a parade.

📖 Cultural Story

Originated from French military term for a display of troops. Evolved to public celebrations where participants march in formation.

Meaning 2：show off (Parade)

Parade 🔊

/pəˈreɪd/

n., v.

To show something to many people in an obvious way, especially to make them admire you.

A person smiling proudly while showing off a shiny new gadget to a group of friends.

show off 🔊

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/ʃoʊ ɒf/

n., v.

To deliberately display something in an obvious way to attract admiration or attention.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He loves to parade his new sports car around the neighborhood every weekend. 🔊 He loves to parade his new sports car around the neighborhood every weekend.

🔗 Collocations

parade one's wealth – To flaunt money or expensive possessions openly.

parade around – To walk or move in a way that draws attention to oneself or something.

🔄 Synonyms

flaunt (v.) – To show something valuable or impressive in a proud way.

showboat (v.) – To behave in a flashy manner to impress others.

🚫 Antonyms

hide (v.) – To keep something out of sight, opposite to displaying it.

conceal (v.) – To prevent something from being seen or known.

🌱 Derivatives

parading (adj.) – Act of showing off or displaying prominently.