Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pad-out
verb
/pæd aʊt/
Definition
To lengthen or make something fuller by adding extra material or information that may not be essential.
Examples
- He decided to pad out his essay with some extra quotes to meet the required word count.
- She padded out the presentation with additional slides, making it longer than necessary.
Meaning
The act of expanding something by adding unimportant details or components, often to meet a certain length or expectation.
Synonyms
- Lengthen
- Expand
- Augment
- Stretch
