Pronunciation: /ɔːrfən/
noun a child whose parents are dead
A1 The orphan was adopted by a kind family.
A2 The orphanage provided shelter for many children without parents.
B1 The young orphan had to learn to fend for themselves at a young age.
B2 The orphan's resilience and strength inspired others in the community.
C1 The orphan's tragic backstory was revealed in a series of flashbacks.
C2 The wealthy benefactor established a foundation to support orphaned children around the world.
verb N/A
A1 The little girl was orphaned when her parents passed away.
A2 After the war, many children were orphaned and left to fend for themselves.
B1 The young boy was orphaned at a young age and had to grow up quickly.
B2 She was orphaned at birth and never knew her biological parents.
C1 The tragic event orphaned many children, leaving them without a family.
C2 The civil war orphaned countless children, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
adjective N/A
A1 The orphan puppy was adopted by a loving family.
A2 The orphan child lived in an orphanage until he was adopted.
B1 The orphan kitten was found abandoned on the street.
B2 The orphaned siblings were taken in by their aunt after their parents passed away.
C1 The orphaned elephant was cared for by wildlife conservationists.
C2 The orphaned refugee children were resettled in a new country.
adverb N/A
A1 The orphan girl smiled happily at her new toy.
A2 The orphan boy grew up in a small village with no family.
B1 The orphan child was taken in by a kind family who treated him like their own.
B2 The orphan teenager struggled to find his place in the world without any parental guidance.
C1 The orphaned siblings banded together to support each other through tough times.
C2 Despite being orphaned at a young age, she grew up to be a successful businesswoman.
pronoun N/A
A1 The orphan found a new family to live with.
A2 The orphan was grateful for the help they received.
B1 The orphan struggled to trust others after being abandoned.
B2 The orphan had to learn to fend for themselves at a young age.
C1 The orphan's resilience and strength inspired others around them.
C2 The orphan's story touched the hearts of many who heard it.
preposition N/A
A1 The orphan boy was taken in by a kind family.
A2 The orphan girl had no one to celebrate her birthday with.
B1 The orphan child longed for a sense of belonging.
B2 The orphan teenager struggled to find their place in the world.
C1 The orphaned siblings relied on each other for support.
C2 The orphaned young adult faced challenges without parental guidance.
conjunction N/A
A1 I will have spaghetti or pizza for dinner.
A2 Do you want to watch a movie or go for a walk?
B1 You can either study for the exam or review your notes.
B2 She must choose between accepting the job offer or pursuing further studies.
C1 The company will need to decide whether to expand internationally or focus on the domestic market.
C2 The government faces a dilemma: either raise taxes to fund social programs or cut spending to reduce the deficit.
interjection N/A
A1 Orphan! Help me find my lost puppy.
A2 Orphan, could you pass me the salt please?
B1 Orphan, I can't believe you won the lottery!
B2 Orphan, let's go on a trip to Europe this summer.
C1 Orphan, I have a proposition for you regarding the new project.
C2 Orphan, would you mind proofreading this report for me?
article N/A
A1 The orphan girl found a new family to live with.
A2 The orphanage provided shelter and care for the children who had lost their parents.
B1 The young orphan boy had to fend for himself on the streets after his parents passed away.
B2 The orphan's tragic story touched the hearts of many who wanted to help him find a better life.
C1 The orphan's resilience and determination to overcome adversity inspired others to make a difference in his life.
C2 Despite growing up as an orphan, she went on to achieve great success in her career and personal life.
formal The orphan was placed in a foster home until a permanent family could be found for them.
informal The orphan found a new family to call their own.
slang The orphan is living with a bunch of other kids in the group home.
figurative The abandoned building looked like an orphan among the bustling city skyline.
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