CEFR B2

stepmother

noun

Meaning

The wife of one's father, when she is not one's biological mother.

Examples

My stepmother and I have a great relationship.
He was raised by his father and his stepmother after his mother passed away.

Synonyms: mother-in-law, parent

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stepmother (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛpˌmʌðər]

Definition

The wife of one's father, when she is not one's biological mother.

Examples

My stepmother and I have a great relationship.
He was raised by his father and his stepmother after his mother passed away.
She always felt a bit distant from her stepmother.

How to Use stepmother

stepmother of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify whose stepmother the person is. — "She is the stepmother of two boys."

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