Meaning of the word parent in English

What does parent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

parent

US /ˈper.ənt/

UK /ˈper.ənt/

a mother or father of a child

Example:

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Both parents attended the school meeting.

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She is a single parent raising two children.

Synonym:

father mother guardian progenitor

an animal or plant from which younger ones are derived

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The offspring inherited traits from both parents.

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This new hybrid plant has a disease-resistant parent.

Synonym:

ancestor forerunner predecessor

to be a parent to (a child)

Example:

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It's challenging to parent teenagers.

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They learned how to better parent their children through workshops.

Synonym:

raise rear bring up nurture

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