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"Kid" vs. "child": two ways of calling a little one
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 10/11/2024, 06:54
Anwar Kareem 10/11/2024, 06:54English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "kid" and "child" refer to a young human being.
What is different?
"Kid" is more informal or colloquial, while "child" is a formal and standard term.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Kid- The kid was playing in the park.
- She always took care of the neighborhood kids.
- I saw a kid riding his bike down the street.
- The child was enrolled in kindergarten.
- Each child in the class received a book.
- She is a bright child with a curious mind.
Difference
