/ˈpeə(r)(ə)nt/
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Meaning
A person's mother or father.
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Word origin
From Old French parent, from Latin parens, one who brings forth a child, from parere to give birth.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- parens
Grammar
Examples
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"Parents" is the plural, meaning your mother and father.
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Here "parent" means one mother or father.
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Here "parent" points to a mother or a father.
A parent is your mother or your father. Together, your mother and father are your parents.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: parent, street, funny and 7 more words.