Meaning & Definition of word "Father"

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.