father
Translation
father, dad
Examples
My father is a doctor.
My father is a doctor.
He is the father of three children.
He is the father of three children.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) father (sb.'s) male parent My father is a doctor.
the father of ((sb.)) the male parent of (sb.) He is the father of three children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dad, pa, pater, sire
Etymology
From Old English 'fæder', from a common Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European root.
Memory Tips
The 'fa' sound is similar to 'papa' in many languages, making it easy to remember.