Stepdad

Pronunciation: /stɛpdæd/

Definitions of stepdad

noun a man who is married to one's parent but is not one's biological father

Example Sentences

A1 My stepdad is really nice.

A2 I live with my stepdad and mom.

B1 My stepdad helped me fix my car.

B2 I have a good relationship with my stepdad.

C1 My stepdad has been a positive influence in my life.

C2 I consider my stepdad to be like a second father to me.

Examples of stepdad in a Sentence

formal My stepdad is a very kind and supportive figure in my life.

informal I'm going to hang out with my stepdad this weekend, he's pretty cool.

slang My stepdad is like a second dad to me, he's always got my back.

figurative Having a stepdad is like gaining an extra layer of love and care in my family.

Grammatical Forms of stepdad

• past tense: stepped
• plural: stepdads
• comparative: more stepdad
• superlative: most stepdad
• present tense: is a stepdad
• future tense: will be a stepdad
• perfect tense: has been a stepdad
• continuous tense: is being a stepdad
• singular: stepdad
• positive degree: stepdad
• infinitive: to be a stepdad
• gerund: being a stepdad
• participle: having been a stepdad

Origin and Evolution of stepdad

First Known Use: 1925 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'stepdad' originated from the combination of the word 'step' meaning related by marriage or in a role of a parent without a biological connection, and 'dad' which is a colloquial term for father.

Evolution of the word: The term 'stepdad' has become more commonly used in modern times as family structures have evolved, recognizing the role of a stepfather in a blended family. The word has become widely accepted and is used to describe a man who is married to someone's mother but is not their biological father.