Family Relationships

noun aunt

• My aunt is a respected professor at the university.
• I'm going to visit my aunt this weekend.
• My aunt is so chill, she always lets me stay up late.
• She's like the cool aunt who always has the best advice.

noun A member of one's family who is related by blood rather than by marriage or adoption

• According to the law, a blood relative is someone who is connected to another person by birth.
• My cousin is my blood relative, so we share a lot of family traits.
• I never knew that guy was your blood relative! Small world, huh?
• In the world of business, a trusted partner can be considered a blood relative for their loyalty and support.

noun A male who has the same parents as another person

• My brother and I come from a close-knit family.
• Hey bro, wanna grab some food later?
• Me and my bro are tight.
• He's like a brother to me, always looking out for me.

adjective showing characteristics of a brother, such as kindness, protectiveness, or supportiveness

• The two business partners had a brotherly bond that helped them navigate through tough decisions together.
• My brotherly advice to you is to always double-check your work before submitting it.
• Me and my bro have a brotherly connection that can't be broken.
• The team worked together with brotherly love to achieve their goal.

noun a relative with whom a person shares one or more common ancestors

• My cousin is studying to become a doctor at a prestigious university.
• I'm meeting up with my cousin for lunch later today.
• My cousin is cool, we always have a blast hanging out together.
• In the world of business, competition can be like a distant cousin always trying to outdo you.

noun A male parent; a father.

• My dad is a prominent lawyer in the city.
• My dad loves to watch football on Sundays.
• My old man is always telling the same jokes.
• My dad is the rock of our family.

noun a female child or offspring

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

• The daughter of the CEO is expected to take over the company one day.
• My daughter is always asking for the latest gadgets.
• My daughter is totally obsessed with TikTok.
• The new law is like a strict parent to its daughter, the citizens.

verb to refuse to acknowledge or accept as one's own; to deny any connection with

• The father decided to disown his son after he was caught stealing from the family business.
• I can't believe she disowned her own sister just because of a silly argument.
• If you keep acting like that, your friends are going to disown you.
• The artist decided to disown his earlier works and start fresh with a new style.

noun a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household

adjective relating to or characteristic of a family

• The family gathered together for a formal dinner to celebrate the occasion.
• We're planning a family picnic this weekend, wanna join?
• My fam is going to the beach, you should roll with us!
• The team at work feels like a family, always supporting each other.

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• The father of the bride gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding.
• My father is always telling dad jokes to make us laugh.
• Hey, did you see that guy? He's such a cool dad.
• The CEO is often referred to as the father of the company, guiding it with wisdom and experience.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a father, especially in being kind, protective, and supportive

• The fatherly figure provided guidance and support to his children.
• He always had a fatherly way of giving advice to his friends.
• My uncle is so cool, he's like a fatherly figure to me.
• The old oak tree stood tall and fatherly in the middle of the forest.

noun the act of killing one's brother

• The act of fratricide, or the killing of one's brother, is considered a serious crime in many cultures.
• I can't believe the news about the fratricide that happened in our neighborhood.
• Bro, did you hear about the fratricide that went down at the party last night?
• In a figurative sense, the merger of the two rival companies could be seen as a form of fratricide within the industry.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'grand' is used to describe something that is impressive or magnificent.

• The grand ballroom was elegantly decorated for the charity gala.
• My grandparents are hosting a grand family reunion next weekend.
• That concert was so grand, dude!
• The grand scheme of the project became clear after weeks of planning.

noun a person's mother's or father's mother; a female ancestor

noun a familiar term for a grandmother

• The elderly woman is commonly referred to as a granny by her grandchildren.
• My granny makes the best apple pie in town.
• I'm going to visit my g-ma this weekend.
• The old oak tree in the backyard is like a granny, providing shade and comfort to all.

noun a person's belongings or possessions

verb to possess or own something

• I have completed the report and submitted it to the manager.
• I have finished my homework, so now I can relax.
• I have aced that test, no doubt about it.
• I have a lot on my plate right now, so I need to prioritize my tasks.

noun a person who is younger or of lower rank

adjective relating to or for younger or less experienced people

• The junior associate is responsible for assisting the senior team members with their projects.
• I heard the junior guy got promoted to a higher position in the company.
• The junior dude is always up for a good time.
• Being the junior in the group, she often felt left out of important decisions.

noun a close connection marked by common interests or characteristics

• The concept of kinship is central to many indigenous cultures around the world.
• I feel a strong sense of kinship with my coworkers after working together for so long.
• Me and my best friend have a kinship that goes way back.
• The kinship between music and emotion is undeniable.

noun a woman who is the head of a family or tribe

• The matriarch of the family made all the important decisions.
• My grandma is the matriarch around here, everyone listens to her.
• The matriarch of the group always knows what's up.
• The ancient oak tree stood tall and proud, like a matriarch overseeing her domain.

noun A female parent or mother.

• My mother, also known as my mom, is a highly respected member of the community.
• I'm going to grab lunch with my mom later today.
• My mom is always there to hype me up when I need it.
• The Earth is like a nurturing mom, providing us with everything we need to survive.

noun a female parent or a woman in relation to her child or children

• The mother of the bride looked elegant in her gown.
• My mother always knows how to make me feel better when I'm down.
• Hey, my mom is the bomb - she always hooks me up with snacks.
• Nature is like the mother of all living things, providing sustenance and support.

noun silence or secrecy, as in 'keeping mum'

• My mum is a highly respected physician in our community.
• I'm going to visit my mum this weekend for some home-cooked food.
• My mum is the bomb, she always knows how to cheer me up.
• The earth is like a mother to all living beings, nurturing and sustaining us like a mum would.

noun a father in Spanish or Italian

• The padre led the church service with great reverence and solemnity.
• My padre always tells the best stories from his childhood.
• Hey, padre, can you hook me up with some extra cash?
• The old oak tree was like a padre, providing shade and comfort to all who sought refuge beneath its branches.

noun a person connected by blood or marriage; a family member

adjective considered in relation or in proportion to something else

• The relative humidity in the area is expected to reach 80% tomorrow.
• My relative from out of town is coming to visit next week.
• I can't believe my relative flaked on our plans again.
• The importance of exercise is relative to each individual's health goals.

noun an animal that is small or stunted compared to others of its kind, especially a pig

adjective used to describe something as small or inferior in size or quality

• The smallest piglet in the litter is often referred to as the runt.
• My little brother is the runt of the family, but he's got a big personality.
• Don't underestimate the runt of the group, he's got some tricks up his sleeve.
• In a pack of wolves, the runt may be the weakest physically, but they can be the most cunning.

noun a slang term for sibling

• The siblings agreed to set up a sib committee to manage their family business.
• I'm meeting my sib for lunch later today.
• My sib and I are going to catch a movie this weekend.
• The two companies have a sib-like relationship, always collaborating and supporting each other.

noun A female sibling

• My sister and I have always had a close bond since we were children.
• I'm going to hang out with my sister this weekend, want to join us?
• My sister is my ride or die, we do everything together.
• The city skyline stood tall like a row of sisters, each building reaching for the sky.

noun A person related to another as a male child

• The son of the CEO will be joining the company next month.
• My son is obsessed with video games.
• That dude is my bro, we've been tight since we were just little sons.
• The new project is like a son to me, I've put so much effort into it.

noun a familiar term of address to a young boy or man

• The young man, also known as sonny, excelled in his academic pursuits.
• Hey sonny, can you help me with this math problem?
• What's up, sonny? You ready to hit the beach?
• He may be the boss's sonny, but he still has to earn his place in the company.

verb to separate or divide into parts

adverb in a manner that causes separation or division

• After much deliberation, the business partners decided to split up and pursue their own ventures.
• It's sad to hear that Tom and Sarah have split up after five years of dating.
• I heard Jake and his girlfriend are gonna split up because they can't stop arguing.
• The river split up into multiple smaller streams as it flowed through the valley.

noun a child of one's spouse by a previous marriage

• The stepchild is entitled to certain legal rights as a dependent of the deceased parent.
• The stepchild is coming over for dinner tonight.
• I heard the stepchild is a real troublemaker.
• The new project was treated like a stepchild compared to the company's flagship product.

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

• The stepmother played a significant role in the upbringing of her stepchildren.
• My stepmother is always nagging me to clean my room.
• I can't stand my stepmom, she's always on my case about everything.
• The new CEO was seen as the stepmother of the company, making tough decisions for its future.

noun a small child or toddler

• The total amount of money spent on the project exceeded the budget.
• I can't believe the total bill came out to be so high!
• The party was a total blast!
• His actions were a total betrayal of our trust.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'youngest' describes the noun it is referring to as being the most youthful or least old in a group.

• The youngest member of the team showed great potential during the project.
• My youngest sister is always borrowing my clothes without asking.
• That party was lit, even the youngest ones were having a blast.
• As the youngest in the family, she often felt like she had to prove herself more than her siblings.

noun a sibling who is the child of one's stepparent

adjective related to or being a stepsibling

• The stepsibling is my parent's child from a previous marriage.
• My stepsibling and I get along really well.
• My stepbro is always borrowing my stuff without asking.
• Having a stepsibling is like gaining a built-in best friend.

noun a sibling who is related to one another by one parent only

• My half sibling and I share one biological parent.
• My half sibling is only related to me through one parent.
• My half sib and I have the same mom but different dads.
• Having a half sibling is like having a built-in friend with a shared history.

noun a person, especially an unspecified or unknown person

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• It is hard to believe that someone would sell their own grandmother for money.
• I can't believe someone would sell their own grandmother just for some cash.
• I can't wrap my head around the fact that someone would sell their own grandmother for a quick buck.
• The level of greed is so high that it seems like someone would sell their own grandmother to get what they want.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'home' is a noun referring to a place where someone lives or where they feel comfortable and at ease.

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'come' is a verb indicating the action of arriving or returning to a place.

pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. In this phrase, 'somebody' is a pronoun used to refer to an unspecified or unknown person who the action of coming home is directed towards.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'to' is a preposition indicating the direction or destination of the action of coming home.

• After a long day at work, it is always comforting to come home to somebody who cares about you.
• I can't wait to come home to somebody who will listen to my day.
• I love coming home to somebody who just gets me, you know?
• In times of trouble, it's nice to have someone to come home to, even if it's just in your thoughts.

noun a person's grandchild by marriage rather than by blood

• The family reunion included all the step-grandchildren from both sides of the family.
• My step-grandchild is coming over for the weekend, so I need to prepare some activities for us to do together.
• I never thought I'd be a step-grandparent at this age, but life is full of surprises.
• Being a step-grandparent has opened up a whole new chapter in my life, filled with love and joy.

noun a person's grandson or granddaughter by a previous marriage of a step-parent

• My step-grandson will be joining us for dinner tonight.
• I'm excited to hang out with my step-grandson later.
• My step-grandson is a cool dude.
• Watching my step-grandson grow up has been like witnessing a beautiful flower bloom.

noun a male parent of one's stepfather or stepmother

• My step-grandfather graciously offered to walk me down the aisle at my wedding.
• I'm going to visit my step-grandfather this weekend to catch up on old times.
• My step-grandfather is a cool dude, always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.
• In the family tree of life, my step-grandfather is like a sturdy branch that provides support and wisdom.

noun a person's grandmother who is the stepmother of one of their parents

• My step-grandmother is a kind and generous woman who has always treated me like one of her own grandchildren.
• I'm going to visit my step-grandma this weekend, she always bakes the best cookies.
• My step-granny is the coolest, she's always up for a good time.
• In the family tree of my life, my step-grandmother is like a beautiful branch that adds more love and support.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of one's mother-in-law

• Pentheraphobia is a rare condition characterized by an irrational fear of a mother-in-law.
• I heard Sarah has pentheraphobia, she gets really nervous whenever her mother-in-law visits.
• I don't blame you for having pentheraphobia, mother-in-laws can be scary sometimes.
• His pentheraphobia was so intense that he avoided family gatherings altogether.

noun a child of one's son or daughter

• I am looking forward to spending quality time with my grandkid during the holidays.
• I can't wait to hang out with my grandkid this weekend!
• My grandkid is the coolest kid on the block.
• Having a grandkid feels like winning the jackpot in life.

noun The father of one's spouse

• My stepfather-in-law is a respected member of our family.
• I get along pretty well with my stepfather-in-law.
• My stepfather-in-law is a cool dude.
• He may not be my biological father, but my stepfather-in-law has always been like a second dad to me.

noun the wife of one's stepson

• My stepdaughter-in-law is a wonderful addition to our family.
• I get along really well with my stepdaughter-in-law.
• My stepdaughter-in-law is cool, we hang out all the time.
• She may be my stepdaughter-in-law, but I see her as my own daughter.

noun a fictional character representing an overbearing or controlling mother, often used humorously

• The media portrayed her as a Mumzilla, constantly scrutinizing every detail of her children's lives.
• Watch out for Mumzilla when she gets stressed out about the party planning.
• I can't deal with Mumzilla today, she's being so overbearing.
• Her inner Mumzilla emerged when she felt threatened by someone else's parenting choices.

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

• My stepdad is a very kind and supportive figure in my life.
• I'm going to hang out with my stepdad this weekend, he's pretty cool.
• My stepdad is like a second dad to me, he's always got my back.
• Having a stepdad is like gaining an extra layer of love and care in my family.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• My grandparents-in-law are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
• I'm going to visit my grandparents-in-law this weekend.
• I have the coolest grandparents-in-law ever!
• My grandparents-in-law are like the pillars of our family, always there to support us.

noun A person's father or mother-in-law, or the parents of one's spouse.

• My parents-in-law are coming over for dinner tonight.
• I have to visit my parents-in-law this weekend.
• I'm meeting the 'rents-in-law for brunch tomorrow.
• Dealing with difficult parents-in-law can feel like walking on eggshells.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Daddy's' is a possessive noun in this phrase, indicating that the girl belongs to or is associated with her father.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. 'Little' is an adjective in this phrase as it describes the size or age of the girl.

• She has always been known as her daddy's little girl, always seeking his approval and guidance.
• She's daddy's girl through and through, always getting what she wants with a smile.
• She's daddy's girl, always getting spoiled rotten by him.
• Even as an adult, she still considers herself daddy's little girl, holding onto that special bond they share.

noun a man who is the brother of one's spouse or the husband of one's sibling

• My husband-in-law is my sister's spouse.
• My husband-in-law is like a brother to me.
• My husband-in-law is my bro-in-law.
• Having a good relationship with my husband-in-law is important for family harmony.

noun the state or condition of being in the middle or intermediate position between partners

• The concept of partner betweenness in a network analysis refers to the importance of a partner in connecting different parts of the network.
• Partner betweenness is crucial in making sure all our friends are connected and included in our social circle.
• Dude, you're like the partner betweenness of our group, always making sure everyone is in the loop.
• In a way, trust acts as the partner betweenness in a relationship, bridging gaps and connecting hearts.

noun a traditional woven cloth worn by the Igbo people of Nigeria

interjection an exclamation of surprise or disbelief

• The aba is a traditional Igbo cloth worn by men during special occasions.
• I need to get my aba tailored before the wedding next week.
• I love how stylish you look in that aba!
• His words were like a protective aba, shielding her from the harsh reality.

noun a young child or baby

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The young mother held her babe in arms as she walked through the park.
• She looked so cute with her babe in arms, didn't she?
• I saw a dude with a babe in arms at the mall yesterday.
• The new project was like a babe in arms for the inexperienced team, they had no idea how to handle it.

noun a term used in Ghana to refer to a sibling or close relative

• The abongo tribe has a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries.
• Hey, did you hear that Abongo is coming to the party tonight?
• Abongo is always the life of the party, he's so fun to be around.
• His leadership style is like that of an abongo, strong and commanding.

adjective showing love or fondness

adverb in a way that shows love or fondness

• The elderly couple affectionately held hands as they walked through the park.
• My dog affectionately greets me every time I come home.
• She affectionately refers to her best friend as her 'ride or die'.
• The artist affectionately painted the canvas with vibrant colors and bold strokes.