Pronunciation: /ˈfɑː.ðər/
noun a male parent
A1 My father is a doctor.
A2 I like to go fishing with my father on weekends.
B1 My father taught me how to ride a bike when I was young.
B2 My father always gives me good advice when I need it.
C1 My father's wisdom has guided me through many difficult decisions.
C2 My father's unwavering support has been a constant source of strength in my life.
verb not applicable
A1 My father teaches me how to ride a bike.
A2 I can father the kittens until we find them a home.
B1 He tried to father a plan to save the company from bankruptcy.
B2 The scientist was able to father a new theory based on his research.
C1 The artist was able to father a masterpiece that captivated audiences.
C2 The author's ability to father complex narratives is unparalleled in the literary world.
adjective not applicable
A1 My father car is blue.
A2 She gave me a father book for my birthday.
B1 The father figure in the story was portrayed as wise and caring.
B2 The father son duo worked together to build a successful business.
C1 The fatherly advice he received helped him navigate through difficult times.
C2 His fatherly instincts kicked in when he saw the child in danger.
adverb not applicable
A1 He works father away from home.
A2 She ran father than her brother in the race.
B1 The new car is father fuel efficient than the old one.
B2 The company's profits have grown father than expected.
C1 The project was completed father ahead of schedule.
C2 The athlete performed father beyond anyone's expectations.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My father is a doctor.
A2 Her father likes to cook.
B1 His father taught him how to ride a bike.
B2 Their father is a successful businessman.
C1 The father of the bride gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding.
C2 Having lost his father at a young age, he learned to be independent.
preposition not applicable
A1 My father is at home.
A2 She went to the store with her father.
B1 The father of the bride gave a touching speech.
B2 He inherited his love for music from his father.
C1 The father of modern physics, Albert Einstein, made groundbreaking discoveries.
C2 The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, led India to independence through nonviolent resistance.
conjunction not applicable
A1 My father and mother went to the store.
A2 I called my father, but he didn't answer.
B1 I want to visit my father in the hospital.
B2 My father taught me how to ride a bike when I was young.
C1 Despite his busy schedule, my father always makes time for family.
C2 My father's wisdom and guidance have shaped me into the person I am today.
interjection not applicable
A1 Father, can you help me tie my shoes?
A2 Father, I forgot my lunch at home.
B1 Father, please pass me the salt.
B2 Father, could you give me a ride to the airport?
C1 Father, I appreciate all the sacrifices you made for our family.
C2 Father, your wisdom and guidance have shaped me into the person I am today.
article not applicable
A1 My father is a doctor.
A2 Her father likes to cook on weekends.
B1 The father of the bride gave a touching speech at the wedding.
B2 His father used to be a professional athlete.
C1 The father of modern psychology is often considered to be Sigmund Freud.
C2 The father of the nation led the country to independence.
formal The father of the bride gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding.
informal My father is always telling dad jokes to make us laugh.
slang Hey, did you see that guy? He's such a cool dad.
figurative The CEO is often referred to as the father of the company, guiding it with wisdom and experience.
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