Stepmother

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛpˌmʌðər/

Definitions of stepmother

noun a woman who is married to one's parent after the death or divorce of the other parent

Example Sentences

A1 My stepmother is very kind and always helps me with my homework.

A2 I get along well with my stepmother and we often go shopping together.

B1 My stepmother and I have a complicated relationship, but we are working on improving it.

B2 Despite my initial reservations, my stepmother has proven to be a valuable member of our family.

C1 My stepmother has been a source of guidance and support for me throughout my life.

C2 I have a deep respect for my stepmother and all that she has done for our family.

Examples of stepmother in a Sentence

formal The stepmother played a significant role in the upbringing of her stepchildren.

informal My stepmother is always nagging me to clean my room.

slang I can't stand my stepmom, she's always on my case about everything.

figurative The new CEO was seen as the stepmother of the company, making tough decisions for its future.

Grammatical Forms of stepmother

• past tense: stepped
• plural: stepmothers
• comparative: more stepmotherly
• superlative: most stepmotherly
• present tense: stepmothers
• future tense: will be stepmothers
• perfect tense: have been stepmothers
• continuous tense: are being stepmothers
• singular: stepmother
• positive degree: stepmother
• infinitive: to stepmother
• gerund: stepmothering
• participle: stepmothered

Origin and Evolution of stepmother

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stepmother' originated from Old English, where 'step' referred to a bereaved child and 'modor' meant mother.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'stepmother' has evolved to refer to the wife of one's parent, especially one's father, who is not one's natural mother. The word has also taken on various connotations in literature and popular culture, often portraying stepmothers in a negative light.