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Family and Relationships

Essential vocabulary for talking about your family members, friends, and personal relationships in English.

18 words

Word List

WordDefinition
motherA female parent
fatherA male parent
sisterA girl or woman who has the same parents as you
brotherA boy or man who has the same parents as you
husbandThe man a woman is married to
wifeThe woman a man is married to
sonA male child in relation to his parents
daughterA female child in relation to her parents
grandmotherThe mother of your mother or father
grandfatherThe father of your mother or father
uncleThe brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt
auntThe sister of your mother or father, or the wife of your uncle
cousinThe child of your aunt or uncle
friendA person you know well and like, who is not part of your family
neighborA person who lives near you, especially next door
marriedHaving a husband or wife
singleNot married and not in a romantic relationship
twinsTwo children born to the same mother at the same time

Flashcards

noun

mother

/ˈmʌðər/

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Definition

A female parent

My mother makes the best pasta in the world.

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Practice Exercises

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