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A mother, father, or person who cares for a child in that role.
Examples
My parents are at home.
Both parents went to the school play.
A parent came to talk to the teacher.
Her parents live near the school.
A parent held the child's hand.
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Examples
Her parents live near the school.
A parent came to talk to the teacher.
My parents are at home.
A parent held the child's hand.
Both parents went to the school play.
FAQ
A parent is a mother, father, or person caring for a child as one.
The word is used when talking about a child’s family or care.
How does parent differ from child?
A parent raises a child; the child is the younger family member.
How is parent used in a sentence?
“Both parents went to the school play” uses the plural.
No, parent is an everyday word.
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