CEFR B2

father-in-law

noun

Meaning

The father of one's spouse.

Examples

My father-in-law is visiting us next week.
She gets along very well with her father-in-law.

Synonyms: spouse's father, husband's father, wife's father

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father-in-law (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðər ɪn lɔː/

Definition

The father of one's spouse.

Examples

My father-in-law is visiting us next week.
She gets along very well with her father-in-law.
He inherited the business from his father-in-law.

How to Use father-in-law

father-in-law (collocation): The father of one's spouse. — "My father-in-law always gives me good advice."

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