father (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðər/
Definition
The male parent of a person or animal.
Examples
My father taught me how to ride a bike.
She is proud of her father's achievements.
He looks just like his father did at that age.
How to Use father
- father of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to describe the male parent of someone or something. — "He is the father of two wonderful children."
- father knows best (idiom)
- A saying that suggests a father's advice or judgment is always correct. — "My dad always says 'father knows best' when I ask for advice."
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