valid

adjective
UK: /ˈvælɪd/
US: /ˈvælɪd/

  1. Something that is based on truth or reason; acceptable according to the law.

    1. My ticket is valid for one day only.
    2. The court declared the contract valid after reviewing the evidence presented.

  2. Considered to be effective and acceptable.

    1. Is this coupon still valid?
    2. The professor raised a valid point during the lecture about economic policy.

Synonyms

sound genuine authentic real legitimate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "valid" in English means: Something that is based on truth or reason; acceptable according to the law., Considered to be effective and acceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "valid" is /ˈvælɪd/ in British English and /ˈvælɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "valid": sound, genuine, authentic, real, legitimate.

Example usage of "valid": "My ticket is valid for one day only.". More examples on the page.