stepmother
Translation
stepmother
Examples
Cinderella had a wicked stepmother.
Cinderella had a wicked stepmother.
My stepmother is very kind to me.
My stepmother is very kind to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) stepmother (sb.'s) mother through a parent's remarriage My stepmother is very kind to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: mother, biological mother
Etymology
From Old English 'stēop-' (related to bereavement) + 'mother'. The 'step-' prefix indicates a relationship through a parent's remarriage.
Memory Tips
Visualize someone 'stepping' into a new family to become a mother figure.