Meaning & Definition of word "Father"
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Father
/ˈfɑːðər/
noun:
- 1. A male parent.
- Example: My father taught me how to ride a bike.
- 2. A man who has begotten a child.
- Example: He became a father when his daughter was born.
- 3. A person who has a paternal relationship with someone.
- Example: She is searching for the father of her child.
- 4. An important figure or founder of something.
- Example: He is considered the father of modern physics.
verb:
- 1. To be or act as a father to someone.
- Example: He has fathered three children.
- 2. To provide support or care for someone in a paternal manner.
- Example: He fathered a generation of young artists.
Etymology
Old English fæder, from Proto-Germanic *fadar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
father figure:
A man who assumes the role of a father, often not biologically related.
fatherhood:
The state of being a father.
fatherly advice:
Counsel or guidance given by a father.
Related Words
paternity:
The state of being a father.
patriarch:
The male head of a family or tribe.
forefather:
An ancestor from whom one is descended.
Slang Meanings of father
Meaning: Old man
Example Sentence: Hey, old man, how's it going?
Meaning: Pop
Example Sentence: I'm going to hang out with my pop this afternoon.