Upbringing

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/

Definitions of upbringing

noun the care and training a child receives while growing up

Example Sentences

A1 My upbringing was in a small town.

A2 Her strict upbringing shaped her values and beliefs.

B1 His multicultural upbringing gave him a unique perspective on the world.

B2 The strict upbringing she had as a child made her rebellious as a teenager.

C1 His privileged upbringing allowed him to attend the best schools and travel the world.

C2 Her unconventional upbringing led her to pursue a career in art rather than a traditional profession.

Examples of upbringing in a Sentence

formal Her upbringing in a strict household instilled a strong sense of discipline in her.

informal His upbringing was pretty rough, but it made him tough.

slang My upbringing was all over the place, but it shaped me into who I am today.

figurative The city's rich cultural upbringing is evident in its diverse population.

Grammatical Forms of upbringing

• plural: upbringings
• comparative: more upbringing
• superlative: most upbringing
• present tense: upbringing
• future tense: will upbringing
• perfect tense: have upbringing
• continuous tense: is upbringing
• singular: upbringing
• positive degree: upbringing
• infinitive: to upbringing
• gerund: upbringing
• participle: upbringing

Origin and Evolution of upbringing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'upbringing' originated from the Old English word 'uppbringen' which means 'to bring up or raise.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'upbringing' has evolved to refer to the way in which a child is raised and the values, beliefs, and behaviors instilled in them during their formative years.