What does “parent” mean?
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nouna person’s mother or father
My parents live in a small town.
Parent at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛrənt/ · PAIR-unt
How to use “parent” correctly
“Parents” means mother and father only; for all your family, say “relatives.”
Common phrases with “parent”
- single parent
- parents’ evening
- new parents
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- parental
- parenting
- grandparent
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