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Emotional Intensity

Use 'mad' to express a strong emotional response, not just slight annoyance.

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He was mad with anger when the package was lost.
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Informal Situations

'Mad' is commonly used in casual or informal conversations rather than formal ones.

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I can’t believe you did that, I’m so mad right now!
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Gradable Intensity

'Mad' can be intensified by adding words like 'really' or 'extremely'.

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She was really mad about the decision.
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