stepfather
Translation
stepfather
Examples
Her stepfather is very kind to her.
Her stepfather is very kind to her.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) ((stepfather)) the man who is married to one's mother but is not one's biological father Her stepfather is very kind.
Similar Words
Antonyms: biological father, birth father
Etymology
From 'step-' (from Old English 'stēop-', meaning 'orphaned') + 'father'.
Memory Tips
A 'stepfather' is a man who 'steps' into the role of a father by marrying your mother.