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Adverbial like mad has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Weblike madPart of SpeechAdverbial phrase DefinitionWith extreme intensity, enthusiasm, or speed. SensesSense 1:With an extremely fast pace or intensity. Example sentence: She ran like mad to catch the train before it departed. Sense 2:With great enthusiasm or excitement. Example sentence: The audience cheered like mad when their favorite singer appeared on stage. Sense 3:Used to describe excessive or exaggerated behavior or action. Example sentence: He ate like mad, finishing his plate in just a few minutes. Local UsageIn some regions, "like mad" can also mean "to be angry or furious." Example sentence: My boss was shouting like mad when he found out about the mistake. | ||||
like astorm like blue murder like by public like clockwork like cool you can put cooier or coolest like crazy like hell like kings like mad like minded like royalty like sin like the devil like the old saying goes like thunder like to be naked like to express
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