CEFR A1

father

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: dad, daddy, parent, progenitor

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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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